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INTRODUCTION 

No other position on a ball team has shown snch a change 
for the better in recent }-ears as first base. IModifications in 
line with the betterment of tlie sport in every department have 
been made at intervals, but in no other department have they 
been so radical. 

But a few years back the sole idea of a first baseman's quali- 
fications was ability to hit the Ijall hard. But little attention 
was paid to his fielding and the common idea was that anyone 
who could bat at a .300 clip could be taught to field the posi- 
tion. All he was expected to do was to handle thrown balls and 
stop hits wdiich came right over the bag or but a few feet each side. 
Ability to run bases was not considered. What was wanted 
was a man who could hit the bail a mile and send runs across 
the plate. 

As a result, there was a tribe of players on the initial sack 
who even outweighed the catchers. Weight was an advantage 
in two ways, it put force behind the bat and a man of large 
proportions was an easier mark for a fielder to throw at. 

This style of first baseman has disappeared and in his place 
has come a player more suited to the fast modern game. The 
first baseman of to-day is the superior of the man he has dis- 
placed in every way save that of extra base hitting. He is still 
expected to be one of the best batters on the team but must 
possess other qualities as well. In the field he is expected to 
do his share of the defensive work and ability to run bases is 
one of his important qualifications. As a result he makes up 
for his lack of heavy hitting by more scientific work with the 
stick and can be used to better advantage in the batting list. 

Although the first baseman cannot yet be ranked as the most 
important player on the team, men of the caliber of Tenney, 




DAN McGANN. 
First baseman of the champion Giants, and, taking everything into 
consideration, batting, fielding and base running, one of the 
fastest big players in the business. 



Spalding' s Athletic Library. g 

Bransfield, Chance and La Chance are of immense value to a 
team. Quick headwork on their part saves more errors for their 
team than that of any other player on the chib and a first-class 
first baseman is absolutely necessary to round out a successful 
team. Much responsibility rests upon him because of the many 
chances he has to handle and the amount of damage done by 
breaks on his part. 

One of the first points which comes up for consideration in 
the selection or making of a first baseman is : What special 
physical qualifications are necessary, if any? 



Spalding' s Athletic Library. 



QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY 

Height and reach are the cardinal qualifications of a first 
baseman and this is the only position on the nine where thest 
two points are at a premium. There are first basemen who are 
not above the average in height and reach but players who are 
undersized are not wanted at first. Height is needed in getting 
high throws and a long reach is an aid in this direction also as 
well as in reaching for wide thrown balls. Every inch that a 
first baseman can reach withotit getting both feet off the bag is 
just that much gain for the fielders on hurried throws. As 
speed and handiness in fielding are also required of a first base- 
man a compromise in regard to height reach has to be made 
with the former and that is the reason there are not more giants 
on first. As it is, not a few of the major league first basemen 
are close to six feet in height. 

Speed is one of the requisites coming into demand more and 
more every day on the part of first basemen. The latter are 
now required to cover considerable territor3^ More fouls are 
being batted out toward first now than ever and a speedy man 
can do much damage to an opposing team by chasing them down. 
In covering ground inside of first and toward the plate it is 
necessary to make fast turns and a quick man on his feet has a 
big advantage here. 

A good arm is a valuable asset to a first baseman, though he 
does not have the same amount of use for it that a shortstop or 
third baseman has. Its value lies in ability to whip the ball 
back to third to prevent runners from going from first or second 
to that point on outs at first. It is also useful in making double 
plays at second w'hen the ball is fielded by the first baseman and 
returned from second. 

A good eye is of more value to a first baseman possibly than 




LA CHANCE. 

First baseman for the Boston champions, who is very expert in 

picking up low throws. 



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to any other nicniljer of the team when the latter is on the de- 
fensive. This comes into play in fielding bad throws and judging 
correctly close plays at first. A fraction of a second or a couple of 
inches frequently means the difference between an out and safety 
for the base runner. Hence it is important that a first baseman 
be able to judge accurately and quickly. 




JACOB BECKLEY, 

Ball in hand, ready to catch a runner who is trying to score from 
third. Bcckley is noted for returning the ball very quickly on a 
ba'-e play. 



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HOW TO PLACE YOURSELF 

The regular position for a first baseman is about ten feet 
inside of the bag and the same distance to the rear of a Hue 
drawn between first and second, unless the base line is skinned 
and the other portions of the diamond are covered \vith grass. 
In this latter case field liack just far enough to get a grounder 
before it leaves the skinned surface. This covers the ground 
toward second not taken care of by the second baseman and yet 
enables you to prevent hits getting between yourself and the bag. 

There is but one standard position for a first baseman while 
waiting for a batter with the bases vacant. Face the batter and 
lean slightly forward on the toes with the hands on the knees. 
This will enable you to get a quick start either for first in order 
to cover the bag on a throw or to field the ball. Balance yourself 
evenly so as to be able to get a quick start toward second or 
first as the case may demand. Watch the pitcher and get a 
start when he delivers the ball so as to get in motion. If you 
are standing still when the ball is hit sharply it is likely to get 
the jump on you and get past before you can get to it. 

In fielding grounders there are several things to look out for. 
Be sure to get your glove firmly on the ground so as to pre- 
vent the ball from forcing its way under your fingers. A tirst 
baseman seldom has to field a ball with one hand and, when 
possible, always use both. Many of the chances sent toward 
first are hard enough without making them more so by trying 
for a spectacular play. In fielding any kind of a ball always 
squeeze it hard or it may twist out of your glove. When the 
ball conies to you on the ground keep your knees together and 
your body low so as to block the leather in case it should get 
past your hands. Even if the latter ha]ipens this will save you 
some disastrous consequences. .-— r^-vi^-; i 



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FRED TENNEY, 

Who is a left-liand thrower Init equally expert with both hands, 

in catching throws at first. He is a wonderful ground coverer. 



Spalding' s Athletic Library. 17 

In making a catch always try to place yourself in a position 
for the next play. In a good percentage of the cases this will 
be a run over to first to tag the bag. The pitcher should cover 
first or in some cases the second baseman, and in case they do it 
is best to make a toss to first. It costs you nothing to give the 
player covering the bag an out, while you take the assist. It 
is better to make the assist even when the out could be made 
with ease by yourself. The only exception to this is when the 
man covering the bag is unreliable in taking throws and in 
that case try hard to get the out yourself. In case the bag is 
not covered and the decision is close a slide will frequently save 
the day for you when you would otherw^ise fail. 

First basemen have an opportunity to distinguish themselves 
on flies but a failure to handle them correctly will just as surely 
lead to censure. Most of the chances offered in this line arc on 
foul flies and speed and a good eye are needed. Practice catch- 
ing fouls before games. Make a batsman give you flies instead 
of confining his attention to grounders. 

The easiest 'flies for the first baseman to get are those just 
outside of first or in toward the home plate. The hardest to 
handle are the ones direcily back of the bag. These latter must 
be taken while running with the ball and with your back to the 
latter. On fair flies just inside the liasc line or further over 
toward second, care is necessary in order to avoid a collision 
with thcsecond baseman. On flies in far enough for the catcher 
to get to the ball, he should be allowed to handle the chance 
owing to his large glove. The advantage in this direction, how- 
ever, is with the first baseman in comparison with the other 
fielders. 

In handling flies at first watch out for a steal when there are 
men on the bases. Stolen bases on a catch by the first baseman 
are more probable than on any other member of the team ex- 
cepting the outfielders. INIany fouls are caught with the back 
turned to first and going away from the latter. A quick turn is 
almost impossible to make and a fast base runner can get well 
started before the baseman is in a position to throw. Going to 



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second or third the runner is going with the throw and if he is try- 
ing for tlie home plate the throw is sometimes almost as far as it 
would be from right or left field. On ordinary catches with men on 
bases always turn quickly as possible, prepared to throw. If the 
runner is making a bluf¥ to draw a throw hold the ball until you 
are in a position to throw with accuracy. With the game close 
and a man on third it is best to let the ball drop, unless it is, of 
course, for the final out, when you are not in a position to make 
a throw. A baseman with a good arm and who is quick on his 
feet can take more chances here than one who throws poorly 
and judgment is necessary in handling such plays. The speed 
of the base runner must always be taken into consideration and 
his position at the time the ball can be caught. 




JACK DOYLE. 

One of the "short men" who have demonstrated that it is not 
absohttely essential to be tall to play first well. 



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FIELDING THE POSITION 

So far fielding in general has been dealt with, Imt now we 
come to the work which pertains more especially to first base. 
The first and foremost problem a first baseman has to solve is : 
taking throws from the fielders. A study of the infielders will 
do much to help you in this. Some fielders throw a ball which 
is easy to handle even though it comes over fast, while others 
put such force behind their throws that the first baseman is 
almost knocked ofif his feet. 

Throws from nearly every position have their peculiarities. 
The easiest ones come from second base owing to the shorter 
distance the second baseman has to throw. Hard and high 
throws come mostly from the shortstop. From third base the 
throws are most likely to be wide or low. Throws from the 
catcher are hard as a rule and most of them hurried. The 
pitcher is the one most likely to cause the first baseman trouble, 
however. His throws are at short range and come quick and 
hard. With an erratic pitcher it takes hard work when a man 
is on first. With a fast man at bat there is more likelihood of 
a poor throw than otherwise owing to hurried fielding. 

In fielding do all you can to steady your assistants. Face 
the wa}' the ball is coming with your hands extended as a guide 
to the fielders. On a slow throw extend yourself as far toward 
the ball as you can without getting both feet ofif the bag. On a 
wide throw, in toward the plate, reach in toward the diamond 
so as to leave space behind you for the base runner. Unless you 
do he will collide with you and spoil your catch. In reaching 
for wide throws behind the bag this danger need not be figured 
on to such an extent. If forced to pull your foot ofif a few 
inches in getting the ball do not put }^our foot back on the bag 
after the man is safe. This will give the play away to the 
umpire every time, when a good bluff may result in the runner 
being called out. 



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High and low tlirows must be handled with judgment. If 
the throw is not so high as to force you to take your feet off 
the bag, go after it with both hands. You can reach higher 
with one hand than with two, however, and it is better to 
make a one hand catch with your feet on the bag than to 
get the ball with both and be forced to jump. If you get 
the ball at all you are also sure of an out, while when 
you are forced to jump the runner may get to base before 
you come down. When forced to jump for a ball try to catch it 
in such a way that you will light on the bag. In case of very 
wild throws where it is impossible to get your man, try hard to 
stop the ball no matter how you do- it as the object then is to pre- 
vent the runner from getting extra bases. 

Low throws must either be waited for or smothered. If the ball 
bounds far enough from the bag to come up higher than yotir 
knees the chance should be easy to handle. When the ball hits 
in close to the bag go after it just as it hits and before it has 
time to get started upward. When the ball is right up in front 
of you knock it down with your glove and pick it up. If the 
runner is not too close, a step away from the bag will frequently 
make a hard chance an easy one, but in taking such a risk you 
must judge the speed of the runner correctly. As in the case 
of the high throw make your out if possible, but under any cir- 
cumstances make the stop even if you fail to get your man. 

A good glove will prove of the greatest aid in handling hard 
chances. There is no excuse for a first baseman who does not 
provide himself with one. No restrictions are placed on the 
first baseman's glove as to size and shape, but if the latter is too 
large it will be tuiwieldy to handle. As most of the work at 
first is in the stopping of throws, a mitt is best. One with 
lacing around the edges is to be preferred as the padding can 
then be arranged to suit yourself. If properly padded the ball 
should stick without trouble even when making one-hand sto^s. 

Good shoes are also an important item and the best you can 
afford are none too good. See that the spikes on your shoes 
are firm and sharp enough to give you a good hold. 



Spalding' s Athletic Library. 23 



PLAYING FOR BATTERS 

So far we have given the hatsman but Httle consideration and 
here is where brain work tells. A close study of the batsman is 
necessary to play a first-class game. With practice most anyone 
can become a good mechanical player but few master the finer 
points. A careful study of the game, the batsman and your 
own pitcher are required for this. 

The first thing to notice is whether the batsman is right or 
left-handed. This will make all of the difference as to where he 
is likely to place a hit. With a left-hand batter and a slow 
pitcher or with a right-hand batter and a fast one the first base- 
man has more cause to look for hits than if the reverse condi- 
tions exist. With a slow pitcher the latter is likely to pull 
the ball around toward first when batting left-handed, but the 
hardest chances come with a fast pitcher and a right-hand 
batter. 

Different curves and different styles of pitching also produce 
different fielding conditions. Fast pitching wnth the ball straight 
over the plate produces chances which are easy to handle unless 
the ball is hit too hard to stop. A straight pitched ball is 
generally hit without skew or twist and it requires less care in 
handling than any other kind. 

When a pitcher is using curves and breaks and getting hit at 
all hard the fielders have their troubles. Bad bounds and breaks 
are to be looked for then. The ball is alrnost certain to have a 
certain amount of rotary motion and this causes bad bounds and 
sharp breaks. No rule can be laid down for fielding such hits 
and much judgment and experience is necessary in handling 
them properly. Even the best players are sometimes fooled, so 
do not get discouraged in case you make a break. Try to study 
out for yourself the reason why you make an error and whether 



24 Spalding' s Athletic Library. 

it was the pitching, peculiar batting or irregularities in the dia- 
mond which caused it. No two diamonds are exactly the same 
so far as fielding is concerricd and the quicker you find out the 
ground around your position the better off you will be. By 
studying out causes for your failures you will lay up a store of 
knowledge which will prevent many mishaps in the future. 

In placing yourself for the batter you should know some- 
thing about the man you are playing for. It is safe to play 
closer in for a fast man who places the ball than a heavy hitter, 
though the first baseman has less latitude in this respect than 
the shortstop or third baseman. When fielding back for a heavy- 
hitting batsman take care not to get so far onto the grass along 
the base line when you are playing on a diamond with skinned 
base lines, that the ball will bound bad on leaving one surface 
for the other. In fielding always keep yourself in position to 
make the next play. 

A word in regard to bunting is in order here. The first base- 
man does not have to handle as many bunts as the pitcher, third 
baseman or catcher but he is forced to take one now and then. 
Most of his chances of this kind come on bunts which are hit 
hard enough to get them past the pitcher and the important 
point is to know where you are going to throw. Either the 
pitcher or second baseman will cover the bag but they may have 
to do it on the run, so be careful to make the toss in such a way 
that they can handle the ball. Bunts directly down the first 
base line are the hardest to handle owing to the quick turn 
necessary and you should field in such a way as to make the 
turn with as little loss of time as possible. 

The most important thing of all is to play the ball and never 
let the ball play you. 



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PLAYING FOR BASE RUNNERS 

First liase is one of the hardest on the diamond to take care 
of, witli a man on base. In order to prevent a steal with a 
man on first the baseman must hold him close to the bag. 
The moment a runner gets a long lead off the bag he is sure to 
steal as the catcher has but one chance in a hundred of catching 
him. A perfect understanding between the first baseman, pitcher 
and catcher are necessary to keep the runner close to the bag. 
Signals betAveen the three are necessary and they may be made 
in any way so long as they are simple and can not be read too 
readily by the opposing players. 

The stricter enforcement of the balk rule on the pitcher has 
made it much harder than formerly to prevent the runner from 
getting a lead off first which will make a steal practically certain. 
It is all the more imperative to hold the runner close to first if 
you have a weak throwing catcher behind the bat. Once on 
second a single will score a fast runner while he is not likely to 
get beyond second if on first unless the ball is hit to right field. 
Therefore work hard to keep your man on first. 

With a runner on first you are working more for- the man at 
that point than for hits. Govern yourself by this. The runner 
will get as far off first as you do. Stay closer to the bag on this 
accotmt than when the bases are empty. When the pitcher de- 
livers the ball you can move out a step if you think the batsman 
is likely to put the ball well inside the bag. Do not get too far 
away, however, or a hit may be sneaked past you just inside the 
bag. The second baseman plays further over toward first when 
you are forced to hold a man at that point and he should get 
hits which are too far out for you to reach handily. 

When the ball is not actually being pitched to the batter, keep 
working the base runner. If he takes too much of a lead while 



26 Spalding's Athletic Library. 

the pitcher is winding up signal the catcher and the latter will 
pass the sign to the pitcher unless you can signal the pitcher 
direct. Then make a quick dash for the bag. Do not tire the 
pitcher by asking him to make too many throws, however. 
Sometimes a runner will be caught napping if you make a start 
toward second and then make a quick jump back past him to the 
bag. If possible, work your way around the base runner and try to 
induce him to get a good lead ahead of you toward second. If you 
are standing on the bag the runner will sometimes stand a few 
inches away from the latter. A quick throw will catch him 
napping unless he has his wits about him. With a left-hand 
pitcher the throw to first to catch a runner napping is easier 
and it is possible to hold the runner closer to the bag. 

One of the best tricks to catch a man off first is worked with 
the assistance of the second baseman. The first baseman takes 
a long lead off first drawing the runner with him. Then the 
second baseman sneaks around behind the runner and makes a 
dash for first. This play depends for its success upon good 
signal work. Always be sure the catcher has signaled for an out 
ball before the play or the batter is likely to send a hit through 
the place left vacant by the second baseman. The pitcher must do 
all that he can short of balking to lead the runner and batter to 
believe that he is going to deliver the ball. 

With a good catcher a throw from the latter occasionally will 
keep the runner in check, especially if the catcher can snap the 
ball fast and signals the pitcher for a pitch well up and out. 
The trick of the second baseman taking the throw to first can 
also be worked with the catcher doing the throwing. 

With a man on first always watch out for a chance to make a 
double play. If forced in for the ball on a hit or over toward 
second the best way in most cases is to throw to second and 
force the man there, hustling back to first to take the return by 
the second baseman or shortstop. This play is particularly ef- 
fective with a slow man batting and even if the double fails you 
catch the man nearest the plate. 

With a man at second there is a chance for a double play also 



Spalding' s Athletic Library. 27 

if you work fast. If the ball is hit toward third cover the bag 
fast and when taking the throw set yourself for a quick return. 
The base runner at second will invariably try to get to third and 
you may be able to cut him off. This play also comes up some- 
times on a throw to short. When the second baseman is forced 
to field the ball the runner can usually advance no matter how 
fast you. handle the ball. 



Spalding' s Athletic Library, 29 



HARRY DAVIS' IDEA 

Two of the most important things for a first haseman in my 
opinion are ability to locate the bag with the feet, without 
taking the eye off the ball, and the knack of getting the ball with 
one hand. Ability to locate the bag readily is one of the things 
that usually worrys a youngster more than anything else, and 
at the same time it is absolutely necessary in playing the bag 
successfully. I do not know how the knack of doing this is 
acquired myself, but I suppose it is practice and a thorough 
knowledge of the position. 

Even some of the players on professional teams are clumsy 
in handling their feet, but it is a thing to avoid. You should 
be able to touch the bag either with one foot or the other with- 
out taking your eye off the ball or glancing down to find where 
it is. Try this in practice and keep on working until you can 
make the play perfect. When you can, you have added some 
25 per cent, to your playing strength at least. 

Now, as to getting wide or high thrown balls with one hand. 
The first thing in order to be sure of this is to get a good 
glove and take as much care of it as you would of your clothes 
or watch. There is an art in fi.xing the padding. The latter 
should not be too heav}- and it should be rubbed back off the 
end of the fingers so as to give the ball a chance to be firmly 
held. If the padding is heavy at that point you can not grasp 
the ball hard enough to hold it and must use two hands or the 
ball will drop after being caught. Properly adjusted, the impact 
of the ball will cause your hand to grip it, and hold it just as 
safely as you could with two. 

One-hand catches are of vital importance in fielding at first. 
Catching with one hand gives you a chance to cover a good 
two feet further inside the bag on a wild throw and almost the 
same distance on the other side. 



30 Spalding' s Athletic Library. 

A good first baseman must cover much ground around first 
and work with the pitcher. He should talk to the pitcher and 
coach him in regard to covering first. The latter is in a position 
to help the first baseman in making many plays which would 
otherwise be impossible and the way the game is being played 
now it is of the utmost importance that the pitcher do his share 
of the work in fielding at first. 

So far as the changes in the position are concerned I don't 
think they are as much in method as in the men. We use much 
the same methods in handling chances now that were used 
formerly, but owing to the lighter men that are being used 
and their ability to get around faster, they are able to be of 
more use to the team. I think that the passing of the heavy 
man from third is as much due to the desire for better base 
running as anything else. Team work on the bases is of such 
importance now that fast men who can bat scientifically are 
needed at every point and a first baseman who does not study 
scientific batting and base running is bound to be a failure. 



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CHANCE ON THE POSITION 

First base is a position that is requiring more brain work 
right along and it has increased manifold in difficulty in the 
last ten years. More qualifications are required of a first base- 
man to-day than formerly and headwork is considered among 
the first. Besides this a first baseman must bat hard and run 
the bases well. He must understand how to advance a man on 
base and play team work both with his bat and in the field. 
Hence, the position is not the easy one some persons who have 
never given the matter any study imagine. 

The main fault with young players is that they do not give 
attention enough to headwork. If they have good height and 
reach and can play a good mechanical game that is all they 
think is required of the position. This is all wrong. Headwork 
and snap on the part of the first baseman puts life into a team 
and the finished points which come only with study and prac- 
tice are the ones which tell in the long run. Avoid being only 
a mechanical player and try to make yourself an active, hustling 
member of the team. 

The first baseman is on one of the danger points of the dia- 
mond. Throws if unstopped at that point, are more likely to 
do serious damage than those to any other place on the team. 
On throws from shortstop, third baseman and pitcher, there is 
no chance to back him up, and if the ball gets past the first 
baseman the runner is sure of third, if not of home. On throws 
by the second baseman a good catcher will prevent the runner 
from getting around ; but even here a miss is likely to prove 
costly. A first baseman is in a position to save more errors 
for his team mates than any other man on the team. Never 
shirk a bad throw even though it will not count as an error 
against you. That is the worst thing you can do as it will 




FRANK CHANCE, 
Pulling down a high one at first base. 



Spalding's Athletic Library. Z2i 

cause your fielders to lose confidence in you. Even if impos- 
sible to make an out, try hard to stop the ball and save the extra 
bases that will be gained if you fail to do so. A conscientious 
player who is out for the good of his team even at the sacrifice 
of himself is the one who will succeed. 

Study your fellow players carefully so as to know their pe- 
culiarities and be in a position to protect their weak points. 
Have a good understanding especially with the catcher ^and 
pitcher. An understanding with the other infielders is of but 
little less importance as the first baseman must work with them 
more than any other player on the team. 

In conclusion, play clean, hard ball. Never give up and play 
the hardest you know how even if your team appears hopelessly 
beaten. There frequently comes a change in luck when a game 
appears to have been lost which ultimately leads to victory, 
and you can not foresee when it is coming. Therefore keep 
trying. 



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BRANSFIELD ON THE POSITION 

You hear some of the old-timers telHng how some great playei 
of the past played the game, but close students of the diamond 
are a unit in saying that base ball to-day is faster than it has 
ever been. This is true of every position on the team, but 
especially so when it comes to first base and the men who 
covered the initial bag some years back were not called tipon to 
do the work required of those in the two big leagues to-day. 

The days of the slugging first baseman are over, unless he 
can show other qualities as well. The first baseman of to-day 
mrst be a fast thinker and a fast man on his feet. This is 
required both in the field and at bat. In the latter department 
there has been a great improvement, and the man on first base 
must be able to hold up his end of the game in team work. In 
the field he must work with more members of the team than 
any other man on a nine and upon his success in this respect 
depends to no small extent his club's success. 

Ability to throw is one of the things required of a first base- 
man now that was not but a few years back. Then most any 
kind of an arm was considered good enough for first base. Then 
the fast hit and run game came and with it the glass-armed 
first baseman disappeared. Men like Beaumont and Wagner 
could go from first to third on an out at first and that means a 
run nearly every time. 

A first baseman should have a good working knowledge of 
his own team and the opposing batter. He should know how 
to field for each individual batter and this is growing in im- 
portance. Many more balls are hit toward first base now than 
formerly, and on this account the modern first baseman should 
not only be a good fielder, ^Jt fast enough to cover a large 
amount of ground. Unless he is able to place himself he will 



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not Hilly have hits sent past iTim, Init will cover much needless 
ground. 

In addition to other qualifications a first l)aseman must be a 
sort of "India-rubber" man, as he is expected to scoop up 
grounders in most any position, get wide ones to right or left, 
and show jumping qualities which would do credit to a cham- 
pion high jumper in order to get high throws. He must hustle 
out and get balls in front, to one side or back of the bag, and 
make the toss to first base in most any position and with such 
judgment that it will arrive at that point at the same time as the 
pitcher or second baseman. 

Where pitchers are lazy it makes the first baseman's position 
all the harder. If you hold the ball you get all of the blame 
in nine cases out of ten while if you throw to an empty bag you 
are also blamed. Comiskey advises his first baseman to mak'; 
the throw anyway and show up the pitcher, but I do not think 
this is best. It is too costly to the team in the end, and a 
first baseman's first idea should be to work for the good of 
his team, even if he does lose something personally. 

The one advantage a first baseman has is in the use of a large 
glove and this is a decided advantage. The size of your glove 
permits you to make stops which would otherwise be impossible 
both on balls which are thrown wide, high, or with unusual 
force. This latter point is of importance when you are handling 
the throws of a man like Wagner. 



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STUDY PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS 

As a final course in learning to play your position take every 
opportunity to see the best men you can play the game. Pro- 
fessional players who make the game a study will naturally know 
more about it than you do and a careful observation of their 
methods will do more than anything else to help you along. 
Even the professional players in minor leagues have a better 
opportunity to learn the game than an amateur and if you study 
them at work you can pick up many valuable pointers. 

Watching the professionals will do you but little good, how- 
ever, unless you use your brain. Every player has certain points 
in which he is unusually strong. The best players are the ones 
who show the most uniform strength. By studying the strong 
points of each player you will strengthen your own work all 
around. If you have weak points the way to overcome them is 
to find out how others do and practice until you are sure of 
yourself on that particular point. 

In playing first base certain players in the big leagues have 
placed themselves above the others and these are the men you 
should watch if you can. At first there are many players who 
show good mechanical form, but the ones you want to follow are 
those better known for their headwork. Fred Tenney is one of 
the men who ranks among the first flight, but Tenney is a left- 
hand player and therefore not available as a model for most 
young players. Left-hand players at first are rare and their 
chances for success not great. The fact that Tenney is left- 
handed is a big advantage to him in handling bunts toward first, 
but a left-hand first baseman has other disadvantages which are 
hard to overcome. 

La Chance and Bransfield. the two first basemen of the cham- 
pion Boston and Pittsburg teams, are both great players in their 



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position. La Chance is a good example of a man with great 
natural qualifications. He is not only tall, but has the greatest 
reach of any first baseman in either of the big leagues. La 
Chance can cover a great amount of territory with ease on this 
account. Bransfield is not as large as La Chance, but he is 
quick on his feet and covers ground through speed. 

Probably two of the best models for young players to pattern 
after are Harry Davis of the Philadelphia American League 
team, and Frank Chance of the Chicago Nationals. Both are 
close to the ideal in all around work. In the field both are 
careful students of the game and use headwork in their posi- 
tions. Both are also scientific batters and base runners. In 
addition Chance has also made a reputation for himself as cap- 
tain of his club. 

The number of young players who have recently come to the 
front is greater than in any other position on the team. Among them 
are Carr of Detroit, Dillon of Brooklyn and Jones of St. Louis. 

Averages in base ball are not to be taken literally as an evi- 
dence of worth on the part of players, but if intelligently com- 
piled they give a good idea of what one can do in a position. 
As examples of what a first-class player at first can accom- 
plish the averages of the five leading first basemen in both the 
American and National Leagues as taken from Spalding's offi- 
cial guide are given below : 







Fielding 




NATIONAL LEAGUE. 


Batting. 




G. 


P.O. 


A. 


E. 


P.C. 


Player. 


A.B. 


R. 


H. 


P.C. 


18 


169 


11 





1.000 


Peitz 


272 


32 


66 


.243 


141 


1481 


94 


15 


.990 


McGann 


517 


81 


148 


.286 


123 


1205 


106 


13 


.990 


Chance 


451 


89 


140 


.310 


142 


1526 


64 


20 


.988 


Beckley 


551 


72 


179 


.325 


117 


1049 


76 


14 


.988 


Kelley 


449 


75 


126 


.281 






Fielding 




AMERICAN LEAGUE. 


Batting. 




G. 


P.O. 


A. 


E. 


P.C. 


Player. 


A.B. 


R. 


H. 


P.C. 


157 


1693 


69 


16 


.991 


LaChance 


567 


55 


131 


.231 


136 


1447 


109 


19 


.988 


Jones 


627 


53 


151 


.241 


64 


598 


46 


8 


.988 


Isbell 


308 


26 


64 


.208 


118 


1233 


64 


17 


.987 


Ganzel 


464 


48 


121 


.261 


24 


274 


8 


4 


.986 


Sugden 


347 


25 


SI 


.262 



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The first requisite of a ball player is, of course, the ball and bat. The 
Spalding Official League Ball has been used exclusively by the National 
League, minor leagues, and by all intercollegiate and other associations 
for over a quarter of a century, and is beyond all question the most per- 
fect base ball that has ever been produced. It is backed up by an absolute 
guarantee to last through one continuous match game without ripping or 
losing its shape. The Spalding Official League Ball is sold by all first- 
class athletic goods dealers throughout the country, and the price is $L25 
each. 

For boys' use especially, there is a smaller size, called Spalding's Oflicial 
Boys' League Ball, which combines all the qualities of the Official ball, 
and is just as carefully made. It i3 especially designed for junior clubs 
(composed of boys under sixteen years of age) , and all games in which 



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this ball is used will be recognized as legal games, the same as if played 
with the Official League Ball. The Official Boys' League Ball costs 
75 cents. 

Other balls which give good satisfaction are the Double Seam Ball, $1.25; 
'Varsity League, $1.00; Interscholastic League— a smaller size of the 
'Varsity— 50 cents, and so on down in price. Every team, however, should 
practice with the official ball, thereby accustoming themselves to its use 
when called upon to play match games. 



In selecting a base ball bat care should be used to select a 
properly balanced bat of only the best material and workman- 
ship; the wood should be dried for a number of seasons out of 
doors in order to insure the proper resiliency and driving 
power, and should be of a correct model to properly balance 
according to the needs of the particular batter using that bat. 
This of course will vary according to the different styles of 
batting. A. G. Spalding & Bros, have facilities for producing 
the finest bats in the world. They have a corps of experts 
who devote their entire energies to this particular subject. 
Only second-growth ash of upland timber is selected, and 
after it has been carefully seasoned for at least three years, 
it is then worked up into bats, and any wood which shows any 
imperfection is thrown out. 

The Spalding bat experts are familiar with every model 
used by any player of note in the country, and all of these 
models are incorporated in the line of bats turned out by this 
house. 

In the regular line of bats, without question, the best is 
A. G. Spalding & Bros.' " Gold Medal " bat. each one of which 
is tagged with a certificate showing the weight, length, size 
and inspection, and is an absolute guarantee that it has passed 
the most rigid inspection and is perfect in every detail. The 
Gold Medal bat includes the models of every prominent batter 
in all of the leagues. The timber is thoroughly seasoned for 
for from three to five years and fully guaranteed. The Spald- 
ing Gold Medal Bat is made with a tape-wound handle or a 
plain handle, in men's sizes, for $1.00 each. There is also a 
Boy's Gold Medal Bat, in plain handle only, at 50 cents each. 



Another good bat is called "The Mushroom," owing to the 
peculiar formation of the handle, which utilizes a principle by ll||| 
which a bat of the same weight is made many times more '" 

effective than the ordinary style under certain conditions, 
and as an all-around bat many prominent professional players 
testify to their appreciation of the good points of its construc- 
tion. They say: "Both balance and model are perfect." 

The knob arrangement at the end of the bat enables a more 
even distribution of weight over the whole length than is 
possible under the old construction, and for certain kinds of 
play the bat is practically invaluable. 

^_ John J. McGraw, Manager of the New York club, says : 
" For a long time I have been trying to find a bat that would 
balance when choking. Not until I used the Mushroom Bat, 
invented by Jack Pickett, have I found a bat that was up to 
my idea. It is used exclusively by the New York players." 

James J. Callahan, of the Chicago American League club, says: "In 
all my experience as a ball player I have not found a more satisfactory 
bat than the Spalding Mushroom Bat. The timber is the best I have seen 
and the balance and model are perfect." 

Wm. Gleason, Captain Philadelphia National League club, says: "No 



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bat lias given me such good service as the Spalding Mushroom Bat. 
Quality and balance are perfect." 

Charles A. Comiskey, President of the Chicago American League club, 
says: "The Spalding Mushroom Bat receives my hearty endorsement. 
My experience as a ball player enables me to thoroughly appreciate its 
good qualities." 

James F. Slagle, John Evers. F. L. Chance, J. Kling, J. McCarthy. Joe 
Tinker, Dr. J. P. Casey. D. Jones, of the Chicago National League club, 
all say that they have never used a more satisfactory bat. The price of 
the taped or plain Mushroom is $1.00. 

Spalding's Trade Marked Bats rank next to the Mushroom 
Bat in point of excellence and are made with the greatest 
care and thoroughly seasoned. They are as follows : Wagon 
Tongue Ash Bat, League quality, special finish, spotted burn- 
ing, 50 cents: Black End Axletree Bat, finest straight grained 
ash, tape-wound handle. 25 cents; Black Band Bat, extra 
quality ash, 25 cents ; Junior League Bat. extra quality ash, 
spotted burning, 25 cents ; Boys' Bat, selected quality ash, 
polished and varnished, antique finish, 10 cents ; Youths' Bat, 
good quality, 5 cents. 

In catchers' masks, the best made is 
is Spalding's Sun Protecting Mask, 
which is made of finest steel wire, 
extra heavily enamelled, and which 
protects the eye without obstructing 
the view; it sells for $4.00. 

Spalding's Neck Protecting Mask is 
made of finest steel wire, extra heavy 
and black enamelled to prevent re- 
flection of light; the patent neck ex- 
tension affords absolute protection to 
the neck, the price is $3.00. The 
Special League Mask costs $2.50, and 
then there are cheaper ones, at still 
lower prices. 
Every catcher needs a mitt and he has the greatest variety 
to choose from. The very best mitt made is Spalding's 
"Perfection" which is cer- 
tainly an object of art in 
its line. The leather is of 
finest quality calfskin, pad- 
ding of best hair felt ob- 
tainable and every other 
detail of manufacture has 
been carefully considered, 
including patent lace back 
with rawhide lacing. 
Thumb is reinforced and 
laced, double row of stitch- 
ing on heel pad and strap- 
and-buckle fastening at 
back. It costs $6.00. 

For professional use 
Spalding's are now making 
a special professional 
catcher's mitt which is a 
duplicate of their "Perfec- 
tion," but slightly smaller in size, havin 




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no heel pad, and the face of 
the mitt is covered with the finest quality of white buck specially selected. 
The padding in this professional mitt is in accordance with the ideas of 
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Spalding's League Mitt is made of special tanned leather, very soft and 
pliable, heavily padded. It costs $4.00. 

In Spalding's No. Mitt the face, sides and finger-piece are made of 
velvet tanned boulevard and the back of selected asbestos buck, well pad- 
ded. $2.50. 

Spalding's "Decker Patent" Mitt, made same as the No. Mitt, with 
the addition of a heavy piece of sole leather on back for extra protection 
to the hand and fingers. $3.00. 

Spalding's No. OA Mitt is extra large and heavily padded, and is ex- 
tremely well made of velvet tanned boulevard and special tanned leather 
finger-piece and back. $2.00. 

Spalding's Amateur Mitt is made of extra quality asbestos buck, per- 
spiration proof, extremely tough and durable. This is a very popular 
mitt. $1.50. 

The face and finger-piece of Spalding's No. C Mitt is made of special 
velvet tanned brown leather, sides and back of firm tanned leather. $1.00. 

The foregoing mitts are all equipped with strap-and-buckle fastening 
at back, have double row of stitching on heel pad, are reinforced and 
laced at thumb, and with patent laced back as an additional feature con- 
stitute absolutely the highest grade line of mitts ever manufactured. All 
styles are made in rights and lefts. 

Spalding's Youths' Mitt No. AB is made with extra quality white buck, 
face and finger-piece extremely tough and durable; well padded; rein- 
forced and laced at thumb and double row of stitching on heel pad; patent 
lace back: straii-and-buckle fastening at back. $1.00. 

Spalding's Practice Mitt is made of specially 
firm tanned oak leather, easy fitting, patent lace 
back. None better for practice. No. B, $1.00. 

Spalding's Youths' MittNo.CC. Face and finger- 
piece velvet tanned brown leather, sides and back 
firm tanned leather; reinforced and laced at thumb; 
double row of stitching on heel pad; patent lace 
back; strap-and-buckle fastening. 50 cents. 

Spalding's Youths' Mitt No. BE is a great favor- 
ite, made of extra quality firm tanned oak leather; 
well padded and substantially made; double row of 
stitching on heel pad; reinforced and laced at 
thumb; patent lace back; strap-and-buckle fastening at back. 50 cents. 

Spalding's No. 4 Mitt. Men's size. Firm tanned leather; extra heavily 
padded; reinforced and laced at thumb joint and double row of stitching 
on heel pad. 50 cents. 

Spalding's Junior Mitt is the most popular mitt made; the face and back 
are made of asbestos buck; well padded; laced thumb; double row of 
stitching on heel pad; patent lace back. No. CB. Each, 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. 5 Mitt. Improved style; face and 
back made of asbestos buck; laced thumb; well 
padded and double row of stitching on heel pad. 
Each, 25 cents. Spalding's No. 7 Mitt has a face 
of as'oestos buck and canvas back; it is a good size 
and well padded. Each, 10 cents. 

A most necessary part of a catcher's equipment 
is a body protector. Spalding's Inflated Body Pro- 
tectors are the only practical device for the pro- 
tection of catchers and and umpires. They are 
made of best rubber, inflated with air; light and 
pliable. The lower part of these protectors are 
hinged, so that they do not interfere with the 
catcher in bending over. When not in use they 
may be deflated and the protector rolled in a very 
small space; Special Quality covering of extra fine 
material. No. 2-0, Each, $7.50. League Catchers' 
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Catchers' Protector No. 1. $3.50; Boys' Catchers' Protector No. 2, $2.00. 

Umpires' Body Protectors are made to order only. A pattern showing 

exact size and shape required must be sent with order. They cost $10.00. 

For the first baseman there is a choice of five styles of mitts, as follows: 

Spalding's No. BX Mitt, made of fine selected 
and specially tanned calfskin, extremely well made 
throughout and padded to meet the special re- 
quirements of a baseman's mitt; laced all around 
and strap-and-buckle fastening at back; double 
row of stitching on heel pad. $4.00. 

The No. BXS Mitt is composed of same quality 
materials and workmanship as in the No. BX 
First Basemen's Mitt. It has no heel pad and is 
made up especially for professional use. $4.00. 

No. CX Mitt, is made on same lines as No. BX; 
face of specially tanned drab leather, extra well 
padded at wrist and thumb; laced all around and 
strap-and-buckle fastening at back; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. $2.00. 

No. DX Mitt, a good article at a moderate price; made of oak tan spe- 
cially selected leather, laced all around and strap-and-buckle fastening at 
back; a very easy fitting mitt. $1.50. 

No. EX Mitt is an excellent mitt for boys; made of good quality white 
leather, laced all around and strapand-buckle fastening at back; suitably 
padded and will give very good service. $1.00. 

The Infielders have no less than sixteen styles to select from, ranging in 
price from $3.00 to 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. PX Infielders' Glove is made up 
on lines suggested by prominent professional 
players. The buckskin used in making up this 
glove is the finest obtainable, and all other items 
of manufacture have been carefully looked into. 
It i.s heavily padded around edges with fine quality 
felt, and padding extends well up into the little 
finger. Has no heel pad, but is made extra long to 
protect wrist. $3.00. 

Si)alcliiig's No. 2X Infielders' Glove has retained 
its piipularity year after year and to-day is ac- 
knowledged to be the most practical in style and 
get-up of any on the market. Made of selected 
velvet tanned buckskin, lined and padded with 
finest felt; has web thumb; highest quality workmanship; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. No better made at any price. $2.50. 

Spalding's No. 2XS Infielders' Glove is a special glove with features 
that will appeal to the professional player. Made extra long, of selected 
velvet tanned buckskin, lined and lightly padded. Has no heel pad. $2.50. 

Spalding's No. AX Infielders' Glove is a very 
popular style. Made throughout of specially tan- 
ned calfskin, padded with best quality felt. Web 
thumb; double row of stitching on heel pad; high- 
est quality v/orkmanship throughout. $2.50. 

Spalding's No. XL Infielders' Glove is made in 
style similar to the No. PX professional glove, but 
of material same as in the No. X. Has no heel pad 
and is extra long. $1.50. 

Spalding's No. XS Infielders' Glove. Men's size 
glove. Made of good quality special tanned 
leather, well finished and exceedingly durable. 
Web thumb, double row of stitching on heel pad 
and nicely padded. $1.50, 





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Spalding's No. X is a fine all-around glove, im- 
proved style. Made of good quality horsehide. 
well padded. Web thumb; double row of stitch- 
ing on heel pad. Will give excellent service. $1.50. 
Spalding's No. 15 is a well made glove, improved 
style. Made of extra fine quality brown leather. 
well iiaddod. Web thumb; double row of stitching 
on lu'c'i iiad. $1.00. 

Spalding's No. 15L Infielders' Glove is made in 
style similar to the No. PX professional glove, but 
of material same as in No. 15. Has no heel pad 
and is extra long. $1.00. 

Spalding's No. 12 Infielders' Glove is made of 
good quality soft suede tjinned leather, nicely pad- 
ded. Web thumb, double row of stitching on heel pad. 75 cents. 

Spalding's No. 2XB Infielders' Glove is the best youths' glove; made 
throughout of selected velvet tanned buckskin. Quality of material, 
workmanship and style of glove same as the No. 2X men's glove. $2.00. 
Spalding's No. XB Infielders' Glove is a good youths' size glove. Made 
of fine quality white tanned horsehide. Similar in material, workmanship 
and style to the No. X men's glove. $1.00. 

Spalding's No. 16 Infielders' Glove is a good glove, full size, improved 
style, of good quality soft tanned leather, nicely padded. Web thumb; 
double row of stitching on heel pad. 50 sents. 

Spalding's No. 17 Infielders' Glove is a youths' glove, all leather, good 
quality, well made and padded. Web thumb; double row of stitching on 
heel pad. 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. 18 Infielders' Glove is youths' size. Made of asbestos 
buck and well padded. Double row of stitching on heel pad, web thumb. 
Best quarter glove on the market. 25 cents. 

The outfielders' needs are as follows: 

The best fielders' mitt is Spalding's No. 3X. Made 
of the very best and softest light tanned buckskin; 
t lie thumb and at wrist is extra well padded; laced 
thimib. $2.50. 

Spalding's No. 4X Fielders' Mitt is made of spe- 
cially tanned drab leather, well padded with fine 
felt and carefully sewed and finished; laced thumb, 
strap-and-buckle fastening at back. $1.50. 

Spalding's No. 5X Fielders' Mitt is an exceedingly 
good mitt at a popular price; the face made of white 
tanned buckskin; blown leather back; laced thumb; 
constructed throughout in a most substantial manner. $1.00. 

For boys the best is No. 6X, which is made throughout of a good quality 
brown cape leather, well padded and laced thumb; and without doubt the 
best mitt of the kind ever sold at the price. 50 cents. 

Spalding's No. 7X Boys' Fielders' Mitt is of asbestos buck, well padded 
and substantially made; laced thumb. 25 cents. 

We now come to the matter of uniforms. In base ball, as in other 
sports, the constant desire of evei-y player is to excel his fellows. He 
cannot expect to do this unle.ss his outfit is first-class, and any disad- 
vantage he is working under in this direction will detract just so much 
from ultimate results. For over a quarter of a century Spalding's have 
made the suits worn by the best players in this country, outfitting all 
the league clubs and colleges, and their experience counts for something. 

The Spalding Base Ball Uniforms are cut and fitted according to the 
most scientific methods; are double-seamed and reinforced at the weakest 
points, where the greatest strain comes, and are made by experts who 
have spent many years in this work, and who are therefore better fitted 
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is probably no place in athletics where quality counts for more than it 
does in a base ball uniform. The best is the cheapest. 

We give below a list of uniforms suitable to all classes of clubs, from 
which it is possible to equip any team from the largest League club to 
the smallest on the lot. 

The Spalding Uniform No. 0. Highest grade made. The workmanship 
and material of this outfit is of the very highest quality throughout, and 
special care has been taken to make this uniform superior to anything 
offered in this line. Used 
exclusively by all 
league and professional 
clubs for years past is 
sufficient evidence of 
its quality and durabil- 
ity. Colors: White, 
Pearl Gray, Yale Gray 
Light Gray, Black, Ma- 
roon. Royal Blue, Navy 
Blue. Brown, Green, 
Cardinal. Consists of 
the Spalding Shirt, 
any style: the Spalding 
Pants, any style; the 
SpaldingStockings.No. 
3-0: the Spalding Cap, 
any style; the Spalding 
Web Belt, leather 
lined. The Spalding 
Uniform complete, 
$15.60. Net price to 
clubs ordering for en- 
tire team. $12.50. No 
extra charge for de- 
tachable sleeves nor for 
lettering shirts with 
name of club. 

The University Uni- 
form No. 1. In work- 
manship and quality of 
material our University 
Uniform No. 1 is equal 
to our No. Uniform, 
but slightly lighter. 
Colors: White. Pearl 
Gray, Yale Gra.v, Light 
Gray, Black, Maroon, 
Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardi- 
nal. The University 
Uniform comprises: the 
University Shirt, any 
style; the University 
Pants, any style; the 
University Stockings, 
all wool. No. IRr the 
University Cap, any 
style: the University 
Web Belt, oral" leather. 
The University Uni- 
form, complete, $12.50. 
Net price to clubs or- JOHN J. McGRAW, 

daring for entire team, Manager-Captain New Yorks, National Leagrue 




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per suit, $10.00. No extra charge for detachable sleeves nor for lettering 
shirts with name of club. 

The Interscholastic Uniform No. 2. Made of same grade of material 
as our hifrher-priced uniforms, but of Hghter weight flannel. Substan- 
tially made and a most serviceable outfit. Colors ; White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Brown, 
Green, Cardinal. This is one of our most popular suits, and vv'ill give the 
bast of satisfaction. It can usually be worn two seasons. Interscholastic 

Shirt, any style; Inter- 
scholastic Pants, any 
style; Interscholastic 
Wool Stockings, No. 
2R; Interscholastic 
Quality Cap, any style; 
I iterscholastic Web 
Bait. The Interscholas- 
t c Uniform, complete, 
$1.65. Net price to 
clubs ordering for en- 
tire team, $8.00 per 
suit. No extra charge 
for lettering shirts 
with name of club 
nor for detachable 
sleeves. 

The Club Special 
Uniform No. 3 is made 
of good quality flannel 
i 1 a variety of very de- 
s Table patterns. Well 
finished and a most ex- 
cellent outfit for ama- 
tnir clubs. Colors: 
White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, 
black. Maroon, Royal 
Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Cardinal. A 
most desirable young 
men's suit. Elegantly 
made, and of good, 
strong, handsome 
material. On exactly 
same patterns as the 
Laague suits. TheClub 
Special Uniform No. 3 
c imprises the follow- 
ing: the Club Special 
Shirt, any style: the 
Club Special Pants, 
any style; the Club 
Special Stockings, all 
wool. No. 3R; the Club 
Special Cap, any style; 
the Club Special Web 
Belt. The price of the 
Club Special Uniform, 
complete, is $7.00, and 
the net price to clubs 
ordering for entire 
JAMES COLLINS, team, per suit, $5,50. 

Manager-Car-tain Bostons, American League. There is no extra 




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charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves. 

The Amateur Special Uniform No. 4 is made of good quality flannel 
and compares favorably with uniforms of other makers quoted at a much 
higher price. It is an excellent wearing uniform, cut and finished as 
well as higher-priced suits, and is very popular with the younger base 
ball players. Colors: White, Light Gray, Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy 
Blue, Green. The Amateur Special Uniform No. 4 consists of the fol- 
lowing articles : the Amateur Special Shirt, any style; the Amateur 
Special Pants, padded; the Amateur Special Stockings No. 4R; the 
Amateur Special Cap, styles 21 and 5 only; the Amateur Special Web 
Belt. A single Amateur Special Uniform, complete, costs $5.00, but the 
net price to clubs ordering for entire team is $4.00 per suit. No extra 
charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves. 

The Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5 is made expressly for clubs com- 
posed of boys and youths, and will stand the hnrdest kind of wear. It is 
made and trimmed in first-class style. Colors: Maroon, Green, Blue Gray, 
Brown Mix. The Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5 is made up of the 
articles enumerated herewith: the Spalding Junior Shirt, any style; the 
Spalding Junior Pants, padded; the Spalding Junior Cap, styles 21 and 5 
only; the Spalding Junior Belt, the Spalding Junior Stockings. The 
Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5, complete, costs $4.00. To clubs ordering 
nine or more uniforms, the price is $;3.00 per suit. There is no extra 
charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves. 

The Spalding Youths' Uniform No. 6. The price at which this uniform 
is sold should make it extremely popular. It is very well made of good 
quality Gray material, and consists of the Spalding Youths' Shirt, button 
front, with one felt letter only; the Spalding Youths' Pants, padded; the 
Spalding Youths' Stockings; the Spalding Youths' Cap. style k,!; the 
Spalding Youths' Belt. The Spalding Youths' Uniform No. 6, complete, 
costs $2.00, and the net price to clubs ordering nine or more uniforms is 
$1.50 per suit. 

The prices of Spalding's Base Ball Shirts are as follows : "The Spald- 
ing" Shirt, any style, with name^of club, $6.00; "University" Shi-t, any 
style, with name of club, $5.00; "Interscholastic" Shirt, any styic, with 
name of club, $4.00; "Club Special" Shirt, any style, with name of club, 
$2.75; "Amateur Special" Shirt, any style with name of club, $2.00; 
"Junior" Shirt, any style, with name of club, $1.50. 

Spalding's Base Ball Pants cost: "The Spalding" Pants, any style, 
per pair, $6.00; "University" Pants, any style, per pair, $5.00: Interschol- 
astic" Pants, any style, per pair, .$3.75; "Club Special" Pants, any style, 
per pair, $2.75; "Amateur Special" Pants, padded, per pair, $2.00; 
'Junior" Pants, padded, per pair, $1.50. 

The Pittsburg club has adopted the idea of wearing a collarless jersey 
with striped sleeves under the flannel shirt, the sleeves of which extend 
only to the elbow,displaying the striped jersey under- 
neath, and matching the striped stockings. While 
the solid gray body is considered most suitable, they 
can be made up in any combination, but to order 
only, and orders should be placed early. 
They cost $2.50 each. 

The shoe used by all the best players 
is The Spalding Highest Quality Base 
Ball Shoe, which is hand-made through- 
out and of specially selected kangaroo 
leather. Extreme care is taken in its 
general construction, and no pains or 
expense spared in making this shoe 
not only of the very highest in quality, 
but a perfect shoe in every detail. The 
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are of the finest hand-forged razor steel and firmly riveted to heel and 
sole. They cost $6.00 per peir. 

The Spalding Sprinting Shoe is made of same quality as our No. 2-0 
shoe, but built on the famous Spalding running shoe last. They weigh 
about eighteen ounces to the pair and are made with extra care through- 
out. Per pair, $6.50. 

The Spalding Club Special Shoe is made of carefully selected satin calf- 
skin, machine sewed, very substantially constructed, and afir.st-class shoe 
in every particular. Steel plates riveted to heel and sole. Per pair, $5.00. 
The Spalding Amateur Special Shoe is made of good quality calfskin, 
machine sewed; a serviceable and durable shoe, and one we can specially 
recommend. Plates riveted to heel and sole. Per pair, $3.50. 
The Spalding Junior Shoe. A leather 
shoe complete with plates. Made on regu- 
lar base ball shoe last and an excellent 
shoe for junior teams. Per pair, $2.00, 





Spalding's Beveled Edge Shoe Plates, 
made of razor steel, are the kind used by 
all League players. They cost 50 cents 
for a pair of toe plates and 50 cents for a 
pair of heel plates. 
ro» Toe and heel plates of good quality can be bought for 

25 cents a pair, 
Spalding's Pitchers' Toe Plate !s worn on the toe 
and affords a thorough protection to the shoe, and at 
the same time a most valuable assistant in pitching. 
Made for right or left shoe. Made of aluminum, they 
cost 50 cents, and of brass, 25 cents. 

Every player needs an ankle supporter and the best 
made is the Hackey Patent Ankle Supporter. It is 

worn over or under stocking and supports the ankle ad- 
mirably, while not interfering in any way with free move- 
ments. It relieves pain immediately and cures a sprain in 
a remarkably short time. In ordering, size of shoe worn 
should be given. 

No. H. Made of soft tanned leather, best quality. Per 
pair, $1.00. 

No. SH. Good quality sheepskin, lined, bound and reinforced. Per 
pair, 50 cents. 

No. CH. Black duck, lined and bound, leather reinforced. Per pair, 
25 cents. 





In stockings, the best cost $1.75 per pair, and range in price down to 25 
cents for a cotton pair. Belts and caps also come in a great variety, both 
of styles and prices. 

Every player should have a uniform bag to keep his outfit clean and in 
good shape. A canvas one costs $2.50, and when made of fine bag leather, 
$5.00. 



A club should also have an oflScial scorer and a score book. A very good 
score book, with board cover, to hold 22 games, can be bought for 25 cents. 



A complete list of base ball goods will be found in Spalding's Base Ball 
catalogue which will be sent free to any address by A. G. Spalding & Dros. 
from their stores in any of the following cities: New York, Chicago, 
Philadelphia, San Francisco, St. Louis, Boston, Buffalo, Baltimore, Den- 
ver, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Washington, Pittsburg, Syracuse, New 
Orleans, Cincinnati, Montreal, Canada. 




JIU JITSU 

Spalding's Athletic Library 
No. 233 

Per Copy 10 Cents 

A complete description of this famous Japan- 
ese system of self defence. Each move thor- 
oughly explained and illustrated with numerous 
full page pictures of Messrs. A. Minami and K. 
Koyama, two of the most famous exponents of 
Jiu Jitsu in America, who posed especially for 
this book. Be sure to ask for Spalding's Ath- 
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How to Become a Boxer 

Spalding's Athletic Library No. 162 

For many years books have been issued 
on the art of boxing, but it has remained 
for us to arrange a book which we think 
is sure to fill all demands. It contains 
over 70 pages of illustrations showing all 
the latest blows, posed especially for this 
book under the supervision cf one of the 
best instructors of boxing in the United 
States, who makes a specialty of teaching 
and who knows how to impart his knowl- 
edge. They are so arranged that anyone 
can easily become a proficient boxer. The 
book also contains pictures of all the well- 
known boxers. A partial list of the 200 pages of the book include: A 
history of boxing; how to box; the correct position; the hands; clench- 
ing the fist; the art of gauging distance: the first principles of hitting; 
the elements of defence; feinting: knockout blows; the chin punch; the 
blow under the ear; the famous solar plexus knockout; the heart blow: 
f-mous blows and their originators; Fitzsimmons' contribution; the Mc- 
Coy corkscrew; the kidney punch; the liver punch; the science of box- 
ing; proper position of hand and arm: left hook to face; hook to the jaw; 
how to deliver the solar plexus; correct delivery of a right uppercut; 
blocking a right swing and sending a right uppercut to chin; blocking a 
left swing and sending a left uppercut to chin; the side step; hints on 
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measure. Steel Tape enclosed in 
hard leather case, flush handles, 
all mountings nickel-plated. Ac- 
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No. A. 50 feet long, 3-8 inch wide, 
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With this Patent Angle Tape one person can easily secure accurate 

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Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac 

Spalding's Athletic Library No. 217. 
Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, Chief Depart- 
ment Physical Culture, Louisiana Pur- 
chas Exposition, and Director Olympic 
Games 1904. The only annual publication 
now issued that contains a complete list of 
amateur best-on-records; complete inter- 
collegiate records; complete English re- 
cords from 1866; swimming records: inter- 
scholastic records; Irish, Scotch and 
Australasian records; reports of leading 
athletic meets; skating records; important 
athletic events and numerous photos of 
individual athletes and leading athletic teams. This year's issue is a 
special Olympic Games number and contains the only full account of the 
Olympic Games of 1904, and a review of Anthropological Days at the 
World's Fair stadium, being the first time on record where athletic events 
were contested in which savages were the exclusive participants, thus 
forming the first authoritative basis for a comparison between the abili- 
ties of the civilized athlete and the savage. Price 10 cents. 




Ten Minutes' Exercise for 
Busy Men 

Spalding's Athletic Library No. 161. By Dr. Luther 
Halsey Gulick, superintendent of physical ti-aining in the 
New York public schools. Any one who is looking for a 
concise and complete course of physical education at 
home would do well to procure a copy of this book. Ten 
minutes' work as directed is exercise any one can follow. 
It already has had a large sale and has been highly com- 
mended by all who have followed its instructions. Nearly 
100 pages of illustrations and 100 of text. Price 10 cents. 




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No. 230- How to Pitch. Price 10c. 
No. 231— How to Coach; How to 

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that we have established a Base Ball 
Bureau for the purpose of assisting 
young- players who are ambitious to play pro- 
fessional ball to secure positions with pi:*ofes- 
sional teams. We are in touch with all the 
base ball clubs in the country, and are in re- 
ceipt of numerous inquiries every year for 
good young players. 

If you will send us your name and address, 
giving age, height, weight and general quali- 
fications, we will place your name on our 
record and will take pleasure in bringing the 
information to the attention of managers 
seeking new players. This is done without 
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THE FINEST EQUIPPED GYMNASIUM 
IN THE WORLD 

The progress made in the manufacture and the mechanical perfection of the 
various gymnastic appliances shown in the complete gymnasium installed by 
A. G. Spalding & Bros, at the World's Fair, demonstrated that the firm is alive 
to the imperative need of the times. Physical training is being rapidly advanced 
and in the congested sections of the country it is a growing problem how to pro- 
vide for the new conditions. This is particularly true in public school work and 
similar institutions. Real estate in large cities is extremely valuable, and as a 
consequence, gymnasiums are often reduced in size and wholly inadequate to 
the growing needs. This means that the apparatus of the past of a fixed or 
cumbersome character must be superseded by appliances that may be rapidly 
and conveniently handled in a manner to accommodate the constantly increasing 
number of boys and girls needing systematic physical development. 

A. G. Spalding & Bros., who outfitted the complete gymnasium at the World's 
Fair and received the Grand Prize and Gold Medal in competition for their ex- 
hibit, are to be congratulated on their enterprise. 

The following pages are devoted to a few cuts of the gymnasium referred to, 
and also a complete list of the apparatus installed. 

LIST OF APPARATUS INSTALLED 
20 No. OR Robert Reach Triplicate 

Chest Machines. 
20 Special Rowing Attachments. 
1 New Style Spalding Wrist Roll. 

1 No. 50A Quarter Circle. 
25 Sections Bar Stalls. 
25 Bar Stall Benches. 

2 No. 200 Nelly Patent Bom. 
6 B.ir Saddles. [and Vaulting Bars. 

3 Special Combination Horizontal 
1 Suspended Horizontal Bar — to 

swing up — Special. 

1 No. 83 Low Parallel. 

3 New Style Spalding Parallel 

Bars — Special. 

3 No. 25 Jump Boards. 

3 No. Vaulting Horses. 

3 Pairs Special Jump Stands. 

3 Grasshopper Spring Boards. 

3 No. 520 Storming Boards. 

1 No. 2U7 Vaulting Box. 

1 No. 28 Incline Board. 

3 Pairs No. 125 Fl.ving Rings. 

8 No. 120 Traveling Rings. 

12 No. 98 Cliiiiliiiig Ropes. 

1 4(l-ft. Ladder and Braces. 

1 Horizontal Window Ladder. 

2 Vertical Window Ladders. 

2 Striliing Bag Discs and Bags. 
11 5 ft. X 10-ft. X 2-in. Mats. 

3 5-ft. X 6-f t. X 2-in. Mats. 
3 3-ft. X 10-ft. X 2-in. Mats. 
3 3-ft. X 5-ft. X 2-in. Mats. 

1 Tumbling Mattress — 5 ft. x 15 

ft. X 8 in., curled hair. 

2 Pairs Ofllcial Basket Ball Goals. 
2 Pairs Official Screens for Basket 

Ball Goals. 
2 No. M Official Basket Balls. 
2 No. 1 Medicine Balls. 
2 No. 2 Medicine Balls. 
2 No. 3 Medicine Balls. 



IN WORLD'S FAIR GYMNASIUM. 
6 Medicine Ball Racks. 
50 Pairs 1-2-lb. Model Dumb Belli. 
50 Pairs 1-lb. Model Dumb Bells. 
50 Pairs 1-lb. Indian Clubs. 
50 Pairs 1 1-2-lb. Indian Clubs. 
200 Pairs Club and Bell Hangers, on 
stands. 
4 Dozen Wands. 
4 Dozen. Bar Bells. 
2 Wand Racks. 
4 Dozen Savage Bar Bells. 
8 Dozen Hangers for Bar Bells. 
20 Head Gears. 
20 I'oot Gears. 

1 Set Ring Hookey. 

2 Sets Rope Quoits. 

50 Bean Bags and Cabinet. 

2 Sets Shuflleboard. 
50 Rubber Balls and Cabinet. . 

4 8-ft. Jump Ropes. 

4 20-ft. Jump Ropes. 

1 Volley Ball Outfit. 

4 Jump Frames. 
50 Nickel Wands. 

1 Wand Cabinet mounted on rolleril 
for nickeled wands. 

1 Game Cabinet. 
50 (Jrace Hoops. 

2 Grace Hoop Racks. 

1 Pair Physician's Scales. 

1 Stadiometer. [eter. 

1 Chest, Back and Loin Dynamom- 

1 Chinning Bar. 

1 Pair Wall Parallels. 

1 Chin Gauge. 

1 Wet Spirometer. 

1 Dozen Glass Mouth Pieces. 

1 Pair Chest Calipers. 

1 Pair Shoulder Calipers. 

1 Spirometer — shelf. 

1 Dynamometer for Grip. 



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US AND WE WILL MAKE YOU 
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WE WILL KEEP THE MODEL OF 
YOUR BAT AT OUR FACTORY, 
SO THAT YOU CAN RE-ORDER 
AT ANY TIME. OUR HIGHEST 
QUALITY BATS ARE MADE FROM 
THE VERY BEST SELECTED 
SECOND GROWTH WHITE ASH, 
GROWN ON HIGH LAND AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES 
DO WE USE SWAMP OR LOWLAND ASH IN THESE BATS. 

Our bats are made under the supervision of Jack Pickett, who has 
been identified with base ball for the past sixteen years, having played 
with the National, Eastern and Western Leagues. Mr. Pickett is 
undoubtedly one of the best judges of base ball bats in the country 
and is thoroughly familiar with the players' wants. 

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Sample eard^ showing quality 
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at one time. ..... Each, $8.00 

No. 2. Double breasted coat. . . , Each, $8.00 

' To clubs purchasing with uniforms or nine or more coats at \ 
one time. ...... Each, $7.00 

No. OS. Single breasted coat. . . . Each. $9.00 

To clubs purchasing with uniforms or nine or more coats at 
one time. ...... Each, $8.00 

No. IS. Single breasted coat. . . . Each, $8.00 

To clubs purchasing with uniforms or nine or more coats at 
one time. ...... Each, $7.00 

No. 2S. Single breasted coat. . . . Each, $7.00 

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Each, 60c. 




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No. 47. 2 1-2 inches wide, 

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No. 800. Tan or Black leather belt, i}{ inch wide. 

Fine harness buckle. .... Each, 50c. 
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We are making all our base ball score books now according' to the 

Morse system. For the convenience of those who have become 

accustomed to the old style, however, we will supply No. 2 only as 

made formerly. 



POCKET SCORE BOOKS 

No. 1. Paper, 7 games. . 
No. 2. Board, 22 games. . 
No. 3. Board, 46 games. . 

CLUB SCORE BOOKS 

No. 4. Board, 30 games. . , 

No. 5. Cloth. 60 games. . 

No. 6. Cloth, 90 games. . 

No. 7. Cloth, 120 games. . 



Each, lOc 
" 25c. 
" 50c. 



Score Cards. 




Spalding: 

Scoring 

Tablet 

A simple, c o n - 
venient and ac- 
curate device for 
the record of runs 
and outs. It is 
made of celluloi< I 
and can be car- 
ried in any vest 

pocket. 
No. 1. Each, 25c. 




Each. $.75 

" 1.25 

" 1.50 

" 2.00 

Each, 5c. Per doz.. .25 

Spalding 

Umpire 

Indicator 

Made of celluloid; 
exact size, 3x1 1-2 
inches. Endorsed 
and used by all the 
League umpires. 

No. 0. Each, 50c. 




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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
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SPALDING BASE BALL CAPS 

Cuts Nos. 5, 23, 15 and 17 style caps show how we are now making 
these in our No. and No. 1 qualities, with pliable stitched visor 
and ventilated crown, without lining- and with a piece of perspira- 
tion proof material inserted inside sweat band. In other qualities 
visor is left plain, and ventilated crown and perspiration proof 
band is not supplied. Style No. 15 is furnished with stitched 
visor in all qualities specified under cut. 



QwaZiii/— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray. Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, $1.00 

1st Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, 90c. 

2d Quality— Vfhite, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, 80c. 

Sd Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Cardinal. . Each, 60c. 

Uh Quality— White, Light Gray, 
Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy Blue 
and Green. . . Each, 50c. 



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5th Quality— TAaroon, Green, Blue, 
Gray, Brown Mix. . Each, 25c. 



No. 21— College Style. Made 
in all qualities. 




No. 25— Boston Style. Made 
in 0, 1st, 2d and 3d qualities. 




No. 17— Brooklyn Style. Made 

in 0, 1st, 2d and 3d qualities 

only. 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



A SPECIAL AWARD *r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

I Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete . 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



SPALDING BASE BALL CAPS 

This season we introduce several improvements in the make-up 
of the two best grades, which we know will be welcomed by 
players who appreciate the really good points of a first-class 
article. In ordering caps be sure to state style number or name, 
size, quality and color. Colors in each quality are the same as 
the corresponding quality of base ball uniform. 

Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, $1.00 




No. 5— Chicago Style. Made 

in 0, 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th 

qualities. 




No. 23 — University Style. 

Made in 0. 1st, 2d and 3d 

qualities only. 




No. 15— Philadelphia Style. 

Made in 0, 1st, 2d and 3d 

qualities only. 



lut Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal. 90c. 

L'd Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, 80c. 

3d Quality — White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Cardinal. . Each, 60c. 

ith Quality — White, Light Gray, 
Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy Blue 
and Green. . . Each, 50c. 

5th Quality — Maroon, Green, Blue, 
Gray, Brown Mix. . Each, 25c. 



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New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal. Can. London. England 



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Heavy waterproof canvas, leather rein- 
forced at ends; holds 12 bats. 
No. 2. Each, $3.00 
No. 3. Same as above; to hold 6 bats. 
Each, $1.75 

INDIVIDUAL BAT BAGS 




Sole leather bat bag, for two bats; used by 

all League players. 

No. 1 . Each, $3.00 

Heavy waterproof canvas, leather cap at 

both ends. 

No. 02. Each, 1.25 

Heavy canvas, leather cap at one end. 

No. 03. Each, 80c. 






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Combined Uniform and 
Bat Bag, in style similar 
to our regular uniform 
bags, but furnished with 
extra compartment to 
carry one bat ; best canvas. 
Each, $3.00 



Individual Uniform Bag. Made of 
best quality brown canvas, with two 
leather handles and strap-and-buckle 
fastenings. Will hold suit, shoes and 
other necessary articles. 

No. 4. Each, $2.00 
Lettering on any of above bags extra. Prices on application. 





Substantially made, very durable, and has separate 

compartments for shoes, etc. 

No. I. Best canvas. . . Each, $2.50 



No. 2. Fine bag leather. 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



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THE SPALDING 
HIGHEST QUALITY" SWEATERS 

Made of the very finest 
Australian lamb's wool, and 
exceedingly soft and pleasant 
to wear. They are full fash- 
ioned to body and arms and 
without seams of any kind. 
The various grades in our 
"Highest Quality" Sweat- 
ers are identical in quality 
and finish, the difference 

in price being due entirely to variations in weight. 
Our No. AA Sweaters are considerably heavier 

than the heaviest sweater ever knitted and cannot be 

furnished by any other maker, as we have exclusive 

control of this special weight. 

No. AA. Particularly suitable for foot ball and 

skating. Heaviest sweater made. Each, $7.00 
No. A. "Intercollegiate" special weight. " 6.00 
No. B. Heavyweight. . . " 5.00 

No. C. Standard weight. . . " 4.00 

Colors: White, Navy Blue, Black, Gray, Maroon 

and Cardinal. Other colors to order. Prices on 

application. All made with lo-inch collars; sizes 

28 to 44 inches. 

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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



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I Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Sup plies shown at the World's Fair 




A SPECIAL AWARD '^r GRAND PRIZE 



Spalding 
Vest Sweater 



Very popular with base 
ball players. 

i\Iade of best quality wor- 
sted, medium weight. 
Gilt buttons down front. 
Made up in Gray only. 

No. VG. Each, $5.50 




Spalding 
Jersey Shirts 

To be worn with base 
ball suits. 

Made with solid gray 

bodiesand striped sleeves; 

any color desired. 

No. 16X. Each, $2.50 



The Pittsburg Club has adopted this style of collarless 
jersey, to be worn vmder the flannel shirt, the sleeves 
of which extend only to the elbow, displaying the 
striped jersey sleeves underneath and matching the 
striped stockings. 



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Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
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ankle support of some 
kind has now come to be 
recognized as a necessity 
by most athletes. The styles 
which we manufacture under 
the Hackey Patent have given 
universal satisfaction, and are 
absolutely reliable and prac- 
tically perfect in construction 
and design. They are worn 
over or under stocking and sup- 
port the ankle admirably, while 
not interfering in any way with/^ 
free movements. Relieve pain 
immediately and cure a sprain 
in a remarkably short time. In 
ordering, give size of shoe worn. 

No. H. Made of soft tanned 

leather, best quality. 

Per pair, $1.00 

No. SH. Good quality sheep- 
skin, lined, bound and rein- 
forced. 
Per pair, 50c. 

^ No. CH. Black duck, lined and 
bound, leather reinforced. 



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THE SPALDING OFFICIAL LEAGUE BALL 



Used exclusively by the National Leagne, Minor Leagues, and by 
all Intercollegiate and other Associations for over a quarter of a 
century. Each ball wrapped in tinfoil and put in a separate box, 
and sealed in accordance with the regulations of the National 
League and American Association. Warranted to last a full game 
when used under ordinary conditions. 

Each, $1.25 



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New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syraciise Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



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The Spalding 
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No. X. Each, $1.00 



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Regulation size and weight, fine 
selected horsehide cover, rubber 
center, all wool yarn and far su- 
perior in material and workman- 
ship to any of the various imita- 
tions of our Official League Ball. 
Warranted to last a full game withoutlosingitselasticity or shape. 

Spalding Interscholastic League 

No. XB. Same quality as the 'Varsity League, but smaller 
in size. Warranted to last a full game. - - Each, 50c. 



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Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
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Spdldin^ Official Made with horsehide cover, 

BOVS' Leadue ^"^ber center and wound 

xjKjya nca^uc: ^^.j^^j^ wool yarn. Same as 

No. IB. Each, 75c. our Official League Ball in 

every respect except slightly smaller in size. It is 

especially designed for junior clubs (composed of boys 

under sixteen years of age), and all games in which 

this ball is used will be recognized as legal games, 

the same as if played with the Official League Ball. 

Warranted to last a full game. 

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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



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No. 10. A very lively ball; the inside is all rubber, making it the 
liveliest ball ever offered at the price. Put up in a separate box 
and sealed Each, 25c. 

Boys* Favorite 

No. 7. Horsehide cover and well constructed. An excellent large 
size ball for boys. Put up in a separate box and sealed. Each, 25c. 



Boys' Amateur 



No. 14. This ball is a little under regulation size, has a sheepsklii 
cover, and is very lively. Put up in. a separate box and 
sealed Each, 15c. 

Boys' Lively 

No. 9B. A good Boys' Lively balls juvenile size, two-piece cover. 

Each ball trade-marked Each, 10c. 

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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



A SPECIAL AWARD ^r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
) Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 
and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, ^ 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplie s shown at the W orld's Fair. 




Spalding 

Sun 

Protecting 

Mask 

This mask is used by practically all catchers 
on league, college and semi-professional 
teams. The patent sun shade protects the 
eyes without obstructing the view. Mask is 
made throughout of finest steel wire, extra 
heavy black enameled. Fitted with molded 
leather chin strap, hair filled pads and spe- 
ial elastic head band. 

No. 4-0. Each, $4.00 

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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London. England 



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Neck Protecting 
Mask 

Careful players realize 
tlie value of the neck pro- 
tecting attachment with 
which this mask is fitted. 
The arrangement is made 
so as not to interfere in 
the slightest with free 
movements and it affords 
absolute protection to the 
neck. Finest steel wire, 
extra heavy and black 
enameled to prevent re- 
flection of light. 
No. 3-0o Each, $3.00 

Regulation 
League Mask 

Alade of heavy, soft an- 
nealed steel wire. Well 
hnished and reliable in 
every particular. 

BLACK ENAMELED 

No. OX. Each, $2.00 

BRIGHT WIRE 

No. 0. Each, $1.50 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
) Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete - 
andmost attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, •>- 
Base Ball and Athletic Sup plies shown at the World's Fair 




Spalding 

Special League 

Mask 

Black Enameled 

For the ordinary player there 
is no mask more suitable than 
our League style, which is 
made on our special form as 
approved by the best players 
in this country. Extra heavy 
and best annealed steel wire 
black enameled. Fittings of 
best quality throughout. 

No. 2-0. Each, $2.50 




No. A 
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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



A SPECIAL AWARD ^r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
. Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete j 
— and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatv " 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's 




Spalding 
Regulation Mask 

Bright Wire 
Made in same style as our Am- 
ateur mask, but without head 
or chin piece. Warranted. 
No. L. Each, 75c. 



No. L 

Spalding 
Boys' Amateur Mask 




Bright wire No. B 

Exactly same quality as our No. A mask, only smaller in size. 

An absolutely safe mask 

for boys. 

No. B. Each, $1.00 

Spalding 
Youths' Mask 

Bright Wire 

Well padded. No head or 

chin piece. 

No. C. Each, 50c. 

No. D. Each, 25c. 




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We were the first to 
introduce an inflated 
body protector, made 
under the Gray pat- 
ent, and the method 
of inflation used then 
has been retained in 
the improved style, 
with the addition of a 
special break at the 
bottom, which makes 
it more phable and 
convenient. Made of 
best rubber, inflated 
with air. When not 
in use the air may be 
let out and the pro- 
tector rolled into a 
very small package. 



No. 2-0. Special quality, covering of extra fine 

selected material. .... Each, $7.50 
No. 0. League Catchers' Protector. . " 5.00 
No. I. Amateur Catchers' Protector. " 3.50 

No. 2. Boys' Catchers' Protector. . " 2.00 

Umpires' Body Protectors 

Made to order only. Patterns showing exact size 
and shape required must be sent with order. $10.00 

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'xhe facing of this mitt is white buck specially selected and 
absolutely the best quality procurable. Made without heel 
pad; padding in accordance with the ideas of the best profes- 
sional catchers in this country. Sides and back ai-e of the 
finest quality calfskin, padded with the best hair felt, raw- 
hide lacing at the back, strai)-and-buckle fastening, reinforced 
and laced at the thumb. This mitt is slightly smaller than 
our Perfection No. 7-0, and in weight is somewhat lighter. 



No. 8-0. Each, $7.00 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
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No. 7-0. 



THIS mitt we consider about as near perfection 
as it is possible to come in making an article 
of this kind. The leather is of finest quality 
calfskin, padding of best hair felt obtainable and 
every other detail of manufacture has been carefully 
considered, including patent lace back with raw- 
hide lacing. Thumb reinforced and laced, double 
row of stitching on heel pad, strap-and-buckle 
fastening at back. 
No. 7-0. Each, $6.00 



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Spalding Youths' Mitt — Patent Lace Back 




A VERY service; 
■*»■ able youth's' 
mitt. Face and finger 
piece made of velvet 
tanned brown leather, 
sides and back of firm 
tanned leather; rein- 
forced and laced at 
thumb and double row 
of stitching on heel 
pad; strap-and-buckle 
fastening at back. 

No. CC. 

Each, 50c. 



Spalding Youths' Mitt — Patent Lace Back 



A GREAT favorite; 
made of extra 
quality firm tanned 
oak leather; well pad- 
ded and substantially 
made; double row of 
stitching on heel pad; 
reinforced and laced 
thumb, strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back. 

No. BB. 
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JBuffajio Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
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Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




Spalding 
Youths' Mitt 

Patent Lace Back 
Superior quality 
youths' mitt. Made 
with extra quality 
white buck, face and 
finger-piece extremely 
tough and durable 
well padded; reinforced 
and laced at thumb and 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back. 

NO. AB. Each, $1.00 






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Practice Mitt 



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Patent Lace Back 
Men's size. Face and 
back of asbestos buck 
sides of firm tanned 
leather. Reinforced 
and laced at thumb, 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back. 

NO. 5. Each, $1.00 



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New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



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Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete 
and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, ^ 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair 
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"League" Mitt 



Made of special tanned leaher, 
very soft and pliable, heavily 
padded. An old favorite. 

No. 5-0. Each, $4.00 



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SpaldinS Extra large and heavily pad- 

^ A fuf^A, ded. Velvet tanned leather 
''• ^''^ * ***■•• face and special tanned leather 
finger-piece and back. Extremely well made. 

No. OA. Each, $2.00 

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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, atthe Louisiana 

(Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete, 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




Spalding 

Amateur 

Mitt 

Made of extra qual- 
ity asbestos buck, 
perspiration proof, 
extremely tough 
and durable. A 
very popular mitt. 

No. A. 
Each, $1.50 

Spalding 
No. C Mitt, 

Face and finger- 
piece of special 
velvet tanned 
brown leather ; 
sides and back of 
firm tannedleather. 
Superior quality 
throughout. 

No. C. 
Each, $1.00 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
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IN all athletic contests the implements and ^^T^V^il 
apparatus must conform to the official rules ^_V H* ■» | 
as laid down by the governing bodies of the ^^ ' 

various sports, the object being to enable all contestcints to com- 
jDete under uniform conditions and with the samekind of an imple- 
ment, for a record in any sport will not be allowed unless the 
offxial implement is used. That is why Spalding implements 
are always selected, because they never vary in weight 
measurement, but invariably conform to the rules. . . . 




THE above illustj-ation shows the Stadium at St. Louis, in whicl 
the Olympic Games of 1904 were held. The field, which wa: 
designed and equipped by A. G. Spalding & Bros., was declarec 
by experts to bp t'^e nio=t ri^rf ect outdoor athletic plant ever built 




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HE officials of the Louisiana Purchase 
Exposition, recognizing the importance 
of the OLYMPIC GAMES and the value of 
tablishing authentic Olympic records, selected Spalding Athletic 
nplements for exclusive official use in connection with the 
•lympic Games (held in the Stadium of the Exposition, from 
lay to November) because of their acknowledged superionty, 
liability and official standing. For over a quarter of a century 
i. G. Spalding & Bros.' implements have been officially used. 





'HE liuildinjr in tlic liackurnniml i-, the Model Gymnasium, which 

was entirely eciuipped liy A. C. Spalding: & Bros, with an 

hibit that was pronounced a model one by American and 

iropean experts and the International Jury of the Exposition, 





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Spalding 
No. 4 Mitt 

Men's size, improved 
style. Face and back of 
asbestos buck; extra 
heavily padded ; r e i n - 
forced and laced at thumb 
joint and double row of 
stitching on heel pad. 

No. 4. Each, 50c. 



Spalding 
Junior Mitt 

PATENT LACE BACK 

Most popular mitt made; 
face and back of asbestos 
buck; well padded; laced 
thumb; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. 

No. CB. Each, 25c. 



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SPALDING 




5 MITT 

Improved style; 
face and back 
made of asbestos 
buck; lace thumb; 
well padded and 
double row of 
stitching on heel 

pad. 
No, 5. Each 25c. 



MITT 



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size and well padded. 

No. 7. Each, iOc. 



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"DECKER PATENT" 



jyjADE same as our No. O Mitt, with the addition 
' of a heavy piece of sole leather on back for extra' 

protection to the hand and fingers. 

No. OX. Each, $3.00 
SPALDING No. O MITT 

pace, sides and finger-piece made of velvet tanned 
leather and the back of selected asbestos buck, 
well padded. Well known for reliability. 



No. O. Each, $2.50 




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Montreal, Can. London, England 



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adapts itself to the conformation of the hand 
without any necessity for breaking in. The only 
really correct first basemen's mitt. Made of fine 
selected and specially tanned calfskin, extremely 
well made throughout, leather lined and padded to 
meet the special requirements of a baseman's mitt; 
rawhide lacing all round; strap-and-buckle fastening 
at back. 

No. BX. Each, $4.00 

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First 

Basemen's 

Mitt 

Composed of same quality 
materials and workman- 
ship as in our No. BX First 
Basemen's Mitt. It has no 
heel pad and is made up 
especially for professional 
use; strap-and-buckle fas- 
tening at back. 

Each, $4.00 

No. CX First 

Basemen's 

Mitt 

Fine quality and finish; 
made on same lines as our 
No. BX Mitt; face of spe- 
cially tanned drab leather; 
back of firm tanned brown 
leather; extra well padded 
at wrist and thumb; laced 
all around; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. 

Each, $2.00 



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NO. DX 

First Basemen's 

Mitt 

Alen's size; a good 
article at a moderate 
price; made of oak 
tan specially selected 
leather, laced all 
around; a very easy- 
fitting mitt; strap- 
and -buckle fastening 
at back. 
Each, $l.50 I 

NO. EX ( 
First Basemen's 
Mitt 

An excellent mitt for 
boys; made of good 
quality white leather, 
laced all around; 
suitably padded and 
will give very good 
service ; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back. 
Each, $1.00 

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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
k Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete < 
— ^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




Spalding 

No. 2XS Infielders* 

Glove 

A special glove with fea- 
tures that will appeal to 
the professional player. 
Made extra long, of se- 
lected velvet tanned buck- 
skin, lined and lightly 
padded. Has no heel 
pad. Made in rights and 
lefts. 

N0.2XS. Each, $2.50 



Spalding 

NO. X$ inliclders* 

Glove 

Mans' size glove. Made 
of good quality oil tanned 
leather, well finished and 
exceedingly durable; 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad, and nicely 
padded. Made in rights 
and lefts. 
No.XS. Each, $1.50 



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and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



A SPECIAL AWARD ^r GRAND PRIZE 



'Spalding — 

Professional Iniielders' Glove 




QUR No. PX Infielders' Glove is made up on 
lines suggested by prominent professional 
players. Quality and workmanship cannot be sur- 
passed. The quality of buckskin used in making up 
this glove is the finest we have been able to obtain, 
and all other items of manufacture have been care- 
fully looked into. It is heavily padded around edges 
with fine quality felt, and padding extends well up 
into the little finger. Has no heel pad, but is made 
extra long to protect wrist. 

No. PX. Each, $3.00 

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Spalding 
M6n*s Size 
inlielders* Glove 

A well made glove, 
improved style. Made 
of extra fine quality 
brown leather, well 
padded; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. 
Made in rights and 

lefts. 
No. 15. Each, $1.00 Uf 

Men's Size ftwllBl^ ri 

Infielders* Glove ^ ^ 

Made in style similar 
to our No. PX profes- 
sional glove, but of 
material same as in 
our No. 15. Has no 
heel pad and is extra 
long. Made in rights 
and lefts. 

No. 15L. Each, $1.00 

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Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete •■ ^ J 
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Spalding 

Youths' Size 

Infielders* Gloves 



This glove is well made of soft 
tanned white leather, nicely pad- 
ded; leather bound, and a first-class 
article in every way. 

No. 14. Each, 50c. 





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good quality, well made and b^c^ and well padded ; double 

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padded; double row of stitch- ggst quarter glove on the 

ing on heel pad. market. 

No. 1?. Each, 25c. No. 18. Each, 25c. 

All styles made in rights and lefts. 
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No.XLInfielders' 

Glove 

]\Iade in style similar to 
our No. PX professional 
glove, but of white tanned 
horsehide. Has no heel 
pad and is made extra 
long. 

No. XL. Each, $1.50 



Spalding 

No. X Infielders' 

Glove 

A good all-around glove, 
improved style. Made of 
good quality white tanned 
horsehide, well padded 
and leather lined; double 
row of stitching on heel 
pad. Will give excellent 
service. 

No. X. Each, $1.50 

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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
i'urchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , 
andmost attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, —. 
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INFIELDERS' GLOVES 



Our best youths' glove, made 
throughout of selected vel- 
vet tanned buckskin. Qual- 
ity of material, workmanship 
and style same as our No. 
2X men's glove; an article 
of particular merit. Made 
in rights and lefts. 

No. 2XB. Each, $2.00 



A good youths' size 
glove. Made of fine qual- 
ity white tanned horse- 
hide. Similar in material, 
workmanship and style 
to our No. X men's 
glove. IMade in rights 
and lefts. 

NO. X6. Each, $1.00 




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Sports. 




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Men*$ Size 
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Made of , good quality 
soft suede tanned white 
leather, leather lined, 
nicely padded; double 
row of stitching on heel 
pad. 

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Men's Size 
infielders' Gloves 

A good glove, full size, 
improved style. Good 
quality soft tanned white 
leather, nicely padded; 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad. 

No. 16. Each, 50c. 

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Regulation 

Infielders* Glove 



This glove has retained its pop- 
ularity year after year, and 
to-day is acknowledged to be 
the most practical in style and 
get-up of any on the market. 
Made of selected velvet tanned 
buckskin, lined and correctly 
padded with finest felt. High- 
est quality workmanship 
throughout ; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. No bet- 
ter made at any price. 

No. 2X. Each, $2.50 





Spalding 

No.AXInfielders' 

Glove 

A very popular style. Made 
throughout of specially tanned 
calfskin. Padded with best 
quality felt ; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. Highest 
quality workmanship through- 
out. 

No. AX. Each, $2.50 



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Spalding No. 5X Fielders' Mitt 

An exceedingly good mitt at a popular price; the face made of 
white tanned buckskin, brown leather back; laced thumb; con- 
structed throughout in a most substantial manner; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. .... Each, $1.00 

Spalding No. 6X Boys' Fielders' Mitt 

A substantial mitt for boys; made thooughout of a good quality 
brown cape leather, well padded and laced thumb, and without 
doubt the best mitt of the kind ever sold at the price. Each, 50c. 



Spalding No. 7X 
Boys' Fielders' Mitt 

Made of asbestos buck, well 

padded and substantially made; 

laced thumb. 

No. 7X. Each, 25c. 

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catalogue of all athletic sports. 

Mailed free to any address. 



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and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatiis, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



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Spalding No. 3X Fielders* Mitt 

Alade of the very best 
and softest white tanned 
buckskin; the thumb and 
at wrist is extra well pad- 
ded; laced thumb, leather 
lined. Our highest qual- 
ity Fielders' Mitt, the 
finest procurable and of 
the best workmanship; 
none better made for 
the purpose; strap-and- 
V^ buckle fastening at back. No. 3X. Each, $2.50 

Q Spalding No. 4X Fielders' Mitt 

Style much improved; 
made of specially tanned 
drab leather, well padded 
with fine felt, leather 
lined, and carefully sewed 
and finished; laced 
thumb; strap-and-buckle 
fastening at back. 
No. 4X. Each, $1.50 

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Spalding Mushroom Bat 

PATENTED 

IN this bat a principle has been utilized which makes a bat 
of the same weight many times more effective than the 
ordinary style under certain conditions, and as an all- 
round bat we have received many letters from prominent 
professional players testifying to their appreciation of the 
good points of its construction. They say: "Both balance 
and model are perfect." Only the very best quality of air 
dried timber has been used and every one is carefully tested 
by an expert before leaving our factory. The knob arrange- 
nient at the end of the bat enables us to get a more even dis- 
tribution of weight over the whole length than is possible 
under the old construction, and for certain kinds of play 

the bat is practically invaluable. 
We recommend it heartily to our customers, feeling certain 
that they will find in the combination of good qualities which 
it possesses something that they have sought for in vain else- 
where — a perfect bat. 

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New York, Sept. 22. igoj. 
For a long time I have been trying to 
rind a bat that would balance when chok- 
ing. Not until I used the Mushroom Bat, 
invented by Jack Pickett, have I found a 
bat that was up to my idea. This bat is 
used exclusively by the New York players. 
Yours truly. 

JOHN J. McGRAW. 

Manager New Yo.k B. B. Club. 

In all ruy experience as a base bal! player 
1 have not found a more satisfactory base 
ball bat than the Spalding Mushroom Bat. 
The limber is the best I have seen; the 
balance and model of the bat is perfect. 
Yours truly. 



Chk 



. Oct. 14. 1903, 



I have played professional base ball for 
the last fifteen years and have tried all 
kinds of bats, but no bat has given nie 
such good service as the Spalding Mush- 
room bat. introduced by Jack Pickett. 
Quality and balance are perfect. 
Yours iruly. 



Chicago, Oct. 14, 1903. 
The Spalding Mushroom Bat, intro- 
duced by Jack Pickett, receives my hearty 
endorsement. My experience a* a ball 
player enables me to thoroughly appreciate 
Its good qualities. Yours truly. 

CHAS. A. COMISKEY. 

League Club. 



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In all our experience as base ball players we have not found j. 
than the Spalding Mushroom Bat, introduced by Jack Pickett. 

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the fact that 
bat making 
thing 

manufactur- 
ing skill i 
eary. The 

makes a base ball hat 
should know just what 
is required, not merely 
in a general way but ir 
a special sense, and when 
he is shaping the timber 
there must be within him 
the knowledge and skill re- 
quired to shape it so that th' 
balance will be perfect and 
the bulk left in the correct place. 
This i3 something that comes only 
through experience, and we claim 
that a bat-making career extending 

twenty-nine years, with un- 
equalled facilities at our command, 
should be considered when playei 
decide whose bats they will 



that these 
bats will be 
found per- 
fect m balance, 
finish and qual- 
ity of timber, and 
placing our 
trade-mark and mark 
of superiority upon 
them we do so with per- 
fect confidence that they 
ill sustain the reputation 
of A. G. Spalding & Bros, 
for furnishing goods of satis- 
factory quality. 
All Spalding Gold Medal BaU 
are made of most carefully selec- 
ted best white ash, seasoned in 
open sheds for three years (not kiln 
dried). Each bat is passed under 
the critical eye of one of the best 
known old-t 
carefully tested before being packed. 



No. CM. SpaltBng Cold Medal Plain Bat, golden Anish. - - - Each. $ 1 .00 
No. GMT. Spalding Cold Medal Taped B&t, white wax finish. - - '* ! .00 

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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 
and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, - 
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SPALDING 
TRADE-MARKED BATS 



Since 1877. when we introduced the Spalding line of trade-marked bats, they have been recognized 
as standard by players to whom, quality is a consideration. Wherever possible, we have improved 
both style and quality from time to time, and the assortment as now made up comprises absolutely 
the most up-to-date and thoroughly trustworthy styles that can be produced. The timber used in 
their construction is seasoned from two to three years before using, thus ensuring not only a 
lighter and stronger bat, but also retaining the life quality and dri\ ihk i"i\str of the natural w<jud. 




SPALDING MEN'S BATS 

Spalding Wagon Tongue Ash Bat. League quality, special finish, spotted 

burning. ........ Each, 60c, 

Spalding "Axletree" Bat, finest straight grained ash; tape wound handle. " 2Bc. 
Spalding Black Band Bat, extra quality ash. .... " 26c. 




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No. 3X. Spalding Junior t^eague Bat, extra quality ash; spotted burning. . Each, 25c 

No. 2XB. Spalding Boys' Bat, selected quality ash, polished and varnished; 

antique finish. ...,., .. ., .; Each, lOc 

No. I O. Boys' Hard Wood Bat; good quality. , , i,. ., * "6c 



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Spalding Bevel 
Edge Shoe Plates 

RAZOR STEEL, 




No. 3-0. Toe Plates. 
Per pair, 50c. 

Professional 

Best Quality Steel 
No. 1. Toe Plates, lOc. 
No. IH. Heel Plates, lOc. 



No. 4-0. Heel Plates. 
Per pair, 50c. 



League 



Hardened Steel 
No. 0. Toe Plates, 25c. 
No. 2-0. Heel Plates, 25c. 



Spalding Pitchers' Toe Plate 

A thorough protection 
to the shoe and a most 
valuable assistant in 
pitching. j\Iade for right 
or left shoe. Used by all 
professionals. 

Each, 50c 
Each, 50c! 




Aluminum, 
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Spalding Club Special Shoe 




Made of carefully selected satin 
calfskin, machine sewed, very 
substantially constructed, and a 
first-class shoe in every par- 
ticular. Steel plates riveted to 
heel and sole, 
o. Per pair, $5.00 



Spalding Amateur Special Shoe 




Made of good quality calfskin, 
)machine sewed; a serviceable 
)and durable shoe, and one we 

can specially recommend. 

Plates riveted to heel and sole. 

No. 35. Per pair, $3.50 



Spalding Junior Shoe 

A leather shoe, complete with 

plates. Made on regular base 

ball shoe last and an excellent 

shoe for junior teams. 

No. 2>1- Per pair, $2.00 

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Base Ball Shoe 




No. 30-S 



Our "Highest Quality" Base Ball Shoe is hand-made throughout 
and of specially selected kangaroo leather. Extreme care is taken 
in its general coustruction, and no pains or expense spared in 
making this shoe not only of the very highest quality, but a per- 
fect shoe in every detail. The plates, made exclusively for this 
shoe, are of the finest hand-forged razor steel and firmly riveted 
to heel and sole. 
No. 2-0. "Highest Quality." Per pair, $6.00 

Ihe Spalding Splinting Shoe 

Same quality as our No. 2-0 shoe, but built on our famous running 

shoe last. Weigh about eighteen ounces to the pair and made 

with extra care throughout. 

No. 30-S. Sprinting Shoe. Per pair, $6.50 

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Club Special 
Uniform No. 3 

Made of good quality flannel, 
in a variety of very desirable 
patterns. Well finished and a 
most excellent outfit for ama- 
teur clubs. A most desirable 
young men's suit. Elegantly 
made, and of good, strong, 
handsome material. On ex- 
actly same patterns as the 
league suits. 

Club Special Uniform No. 3 

Complete $7.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 

for Entire Team. Suit, $5.50 

Colors: White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy 
Blue, Brown, Cardinal. 



Consisting of: Club Special 
Shirt, any style: Club Special 
Pants, any style; Club Special 
Stockings, No. 3R: Club Spe- 
cial Cap, any style; Club 
Special Web Belt. 



Amateur Special 
Uniform No. 4 

Made of good quality flannel, 
and compares favorably with 
uniforms of other makers 
quoted at a much higher price. 
An excellent wearing uniform, 
cut and finished as well as our 
higher-priced suits. Very pop- 
ular with the younger base 
ball players. 

Amateur SpecialUniformNo.4 
Complete $5.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 
for Entire Team. Suit, $4.00 

Colors: White, Light Gray, 
Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy 
Blue, Green. 



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Consisting of: Amateur Spe- 
cial Shirt, any style; Ama- 
teur Special Pants, padded; 
Amateur Special Stockings, 
No. 4R; Amateur Special 
Cap, styles 21 and 5 only; 
Amateur Special Web Belt. 
No extra charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for 
detachable sleeves. 



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The Spalding 
Junior initorm INO. 5 

This uniform is made ex- 
pressly for clubs com- 
posed of boys and youths, 
and will stand the hard- 
est kind of wear, INIade 
and trimmed in first-class 

style. 
Spalding Junior Uniform No. 

5. Complete, $4.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 

Nine or more Uniforms, 

Per suit. $3.00 

colors: 

Maroon, Blue Gray, 

Green, Brown Mix. 

No extra charge for lettering 

shirts with name of club nor 

for detachable sleeves. 
Consisting of: Spalding Jun- 
ior Shirt, any style; Spalding 
Junior Pants, padded; Spald- 
ing Junior Cap, styles 21 and 
5 only; Spalding Junior Belt; 
Spalding Junior Stockings. 



The Spalding 
Youths* Uniform iNo. 6 

The Spalding Youths' Uniform 

No. 6. Complete, $2.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 

nine or more uniforms. 

Per suit, $1.50 

Very well made of good 

quality Gray material. 

CONSISTING OF 

The Spalding Youths' 
Shirt, button front, with 
one felt letter only; The 
Spalding Youths' Pants, 
padded; The Spalding 
Youths' Stockings; The 
Spalding Youths' Cap, 
style 21 ; The Spalding 

Youths' Belt. 

The price at which we 

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popular. 



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Ihe Interscholastic Uniform No. 2 



$9.65 
$8.00 



Light Gray, 
Royal Blue, 

Cardinal. 

Shirt, any 



Made of same grade of material as our higher priced 
uniforms, but of lighter weight. This is one of our 
most popular suits and will give the best of satisfac- 
tion. Can usually be worn two seasons. 

Interscholastic Uniform No. 2, 

Complete, 

Net price to clubs ordering for 

Entire Team. . . Suit, 

COLORS: 
White, Pearl Gray, Yale Gray, 
Black, Green, Maroon, 

Navy Blue, Brown, 

Consisting of: Interscholastic 
style; Interscholastic Pants, any style; Inter- 
scholastic Stockings, No. 2R; Interscholastic 
Cap, any style; Interscholastic Web Belt. 

No extra charge for lettering shirts with name of club 
nor for detachable sleeves. 

We have on hand a special flannel, 
Royal Purple, dyed particularly for 
teams connected with the Order of 
Elks. While we do not recommend 
that this be made up solid color in suits, 
still it makes a beautiful 
combination as trimming on 
white flannel, and we are 
making these uniforms now 
in that way in our Nos. 0, i 
and 2 qualities only. 








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Spalding Base Ball Shirts (Separate) 




No. 0. "The Spalding" Shirt, 

any style, with name of club, $6.00 
No. 1, "University" Shirt, any 

style, with name of club, $5.00 
No. 2. " Interscholastic " Shirt, 

any style, with name of club, $4.00 
No. 3. " Club Special " Shirt, any 

style, with name of club, $2.75 
No. 4. "Amateur Special" Shirt, 

any style, with name of club, $2.00 
No. 5. "Junior" Shirt, any 

style, with name of club, $1.50 



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No. 0. "The Spalding" Pants, any style. 

No. 1. "University" Pants, aiiy style. 

No. 2. "Interscholastic" Pants, any style. 

No. 3. "Club Special" Pants, any style. 

No. 4. "Amateur Special" Pants, padded. 

No. 5. "Junior" Pants, padded. 



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THE SPALDING "OFFICIAL" 
BASKET BALL 

Officially adopted and 
must be used in all 
match games. The 
cover is made in eight 
sections, with capless 
ends and of the finest 
and most carefully se- 
lected pebble grain 
leather. The bladder 
is made specially for 
this ball, of extra qual- 
ity Para rubber. Each 
ball packed complete, 
in sealed box, and guar- 
anteed perfect in every 
detail. 

No. M. "Official" Basket, Ball. Each, $5.00 

Extracts from Official Rule Book 




RULE IL-BALL 
Sec. 3. The ball made by 
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be the official ball. Official balls 
will be stamped as herewith, 
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RULE IIL— GOALS. 
Sec. 3. The goal made by 
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Sec. 4. The official goal must 
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Spalding Boxing Gloves 



Above illustrates the patent palm lacing and patent palm grip 
with which all out "Corbe tt pattern" gloves are equipped. With 
these improvements we believe our line is absolutely the finest on 
the market. The patent palm lacing insuring a snug fit at all 
times is a very valuable feature, and the patent palm grip, we 
know, will be appreciated by those who want gloves that are up- 
to-date in every particular. Used by all the champions. 

CORBETT PATTERN 
Prices: $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.25, $4.00, $4.50 per set. 

REGULAR PATTERN 
Prices: $1.00. $1.50 per set. 

For complete description of Spalding Boxing Gloves 

send for Spalding's complete catalogue of athletic 

sports; mailed free to any address. 



"How to Become a Boxer." The best book of instruction ever 
published. Numerous full page illustrations taken from actual 
life. Pictureii of all the prominent boxers. Price 10 cents. 

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Spalding 
Patent Striking Bags 

Are made of the best ma- 
terials in their respective 
grades and finished carefully 
and substantially. The blad- 
ders used are all fully guaran- 
teed. All bags equipped with 
"ball and lace" fastening. 

Single End Bags 

Prices: $r.oo, $1.50, $2.00, 

$2.50, $^.r-, $4.00, $5.00, 

$5.50, $7-00. 

Double End Bags 

Prices: $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, 

$2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, 

$5.00. 

For complete description of Spald- 
ing Striking- Bags send for Spald- 
ing's Catalogue of all Athletic 
Sports; mailed free to any address. 

"How to Punch the Bag" 

By Young Corbett. Illustrated from photos showing 
the author at his training quarters, with description 
of all the blows. Fancy bag punching also included. 
Price 10 cents. 




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WE have spared no expense in making this ball perfect in 
every detail, and offer it as the finest foot ball ever pro- 
duced. Each ball is thoroughly tested, packed in a sepa- 
rate box and sealed, so that our customers are guaranteed a 
perfect ball inside when same is received with seal unbroken. A 
polished and nickel-plated brass foot ball inflater and lacing 
needle will be packed with each Intercollegiate foot ball without 
extra charge. Used exclusively by all the leading universities, 
colleges and athletic associations without exception. 

No. J5. Complete, $4.00 



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SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



Spalding's Athletic Library is devoted to all athletic sports and pas- 
times, indoor and outdoor, and is the recognized American cyclopedia of 
sport. Each book is complete in itself; anc those sports which are gov- 
erned by National Associations always designate Spalding's Athletic 
Library as the official publication. This gives to each book the official 
authority to contain the rules. Each year the books are brought up to 
date, with the latest rules, new ideas, new pictures and valuable informa- 
tion, thus making the series the most valuable of its kind in the world. 
The price, 10 cents per copy, places them in the reach of all, and no one's 
library can be complete unless all numbers are found therein. 




No. 12-Association Foot Ball 

Contains valuable information, diagrams of play, and rules for both 
the Gaelic and Association styles of play. Price 10 cents. 

No. 13-Howto Play Hand Ball 

By the world's champion, Michael Egan, 
of Jersey City. This book has been re- 
written and brought up to date in evei-y 
particular. Every play is thoroughly ex- 
plained by text and diagram. The 
numerous illustrations consist of full 
pages made from photographs of 
Champion Egan, showing him in all his 
characteristic attitudes. Price 10 cents. 

No. 14-Curling 

History of the sport; diagram of curling rink; rules for curling; dia- 
grams of play. Price 10 cents. 

No. 23-Canoeing 

By C. Bowyer Vaux. Paddling, sailing, cruising and racing cances 
and their uses; canoeing and camping. Price 10 cents. 

No. 27-College Athletics 

M. C. Murphy, the well-known athletic 
trainer, now with Yale University, the 
author of this book, has written it especi- 
ally for the schoolboy and college man, 
but it is invaluable for the athlete who 
wishes to excel in any branch of athletic 
sport. The subjects comprise the follow- 
ing articles: Training, starting, sprint- 
ing ; how to train for the quarter, half, 

mile and longer distances; walking; high and broad jumping; hurdling; 

pole vaulting; throwing the hammer. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 29-Exercising With 
Pulley Weights 

By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructor 
in heavy gymnastics Yale gymnasium, 
Anderson Normal School, Chautauqua 
University. In conjunction with a chest 
machine anyone with this book can be- 
come perfectly developed. Contains all 
the various movements necessary to be- 
come proficient and of well-developed physique. Price 10 cents. 





No. 40-Archery 

By J. S. Mitchel. An introductory 
chapter on the use of the bow and arrow; 
archery of the present day; the bow and 
how to use it, with practical illustrations 
on the right and wrong method of aiming. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 55-Of¥lcial Sporting Rules 

Contains rules not found in other publications for the government of 
many sports; rules for wrestling, cross-country running, shuffleboard, 
skating, snowshoeing, quoits, potato racing, professional racing, rac- 
quets, pigeon flying, dog racing, pistol and revolver shooting. Price 10 
cents. 

No.87-Athletic Primer 

Edited by Jame3 E. Sullivan, Secretary- 
Treasurer of the Amateur Athletic Union; 
tells how to organize an athletic club, how 
to conduct an athletic meeting, and gives 
rules for the government of athletic meet- 
ings; contents also include directions for 
building a track and laying out athletic 
grounds, and a very instructive article on 
training ; fully illustrated with pictures of 
leading athletes in action. Price 10 cents. 




NOi 102-Cround Tumbling 

By Prof. Henry Walter Worth, who was for years physical director of 
the Armour Institute of Technology. Any boy, by reading this book and 
following the instructions, which are drawn from life, can become a pro- 
ficient tumbler; all the various tricks explained. Price 10 cents. 



No. I04-The Grading of Gymnastic Exercises 

By G. M. Martin, Physical Director of the Y. M. C. A. of Youngstown, 
Ohio. It is a book that should be in the hands of every physical director 
of the Y. M. C. A., school, club, college, etc. The contents comprise: 
The place of the class in physical training; grading of exercises and sea- 
son schedules— grading of men, grading of exercises, season schedules 
for various classes, elementary and advanced classes, leaders, optional 
exercises, examinations, college and school work; calisthenic exercises, 
grraded apparatus exercises and general massed class exercises. Nearly 
200 pages. Price 10 cents. 



No. 124-How to Become a 
Gymnast 

By Robert Stoll. of the New York A. C, 
Ihe American champion on the flying 
rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy who 
frequents a gymnasium can easily follow 
the illustrations and instructions in this 
book and with a little practice become 
proficient on the horizontal and parallel 
bars, the trapeze or the "horse." Price 
10 cents. 

No. 128-How to Row 

By E. J. Giannini, of the New York A, 
C, one of Am.erica's most famous ama- 
teur oarsmen and champions. This book 
will instruct any one who is a lover of 
rowing how to become an expert. It ia 
fully illustrated, showing how to hold the 
oars, the finish of the stroke and other 
information that will prove valuable to 
the beginner. Contains also the official 

laws of boat racing of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen. 

Price 10 cents. 





No. 129-Water Polo 

By Gus Sundstrom, instructor at the 
New York A. C. It treats of every detail, 
the individual work of the players, the 
practice of the team, how to throw 
the ball, with illustrations and many valu- 
able hints. Price 10 cents. 



No. 135 -Official Handbook 
of the A. A. U. of the United 
States 

The A. A. U. is the governing body of 
athletes in the United States of America, 
and all games must be held under its rules, 
which are exclusively published in this 
handbook, and a copy should be in the 
hands of every athlete and every club 
officer in America. This book contains the official rules for running, 
jumping, weight throwing, hurdling, pole vaulting, swimming, boxing, 
wrestling, etc., and is an encyclopedia in itself. Price 10 cents. 

No. i36-OfT!cial Y. M. C. A. Handbook 

Edited by G. T. Hepbron, the well-known athletic authority. It contains 
the official rules governing all sports under the jurisdiction of the Y. M. 
C. A., a complete report of the physical directors' conference, official 
Y. M. C. A. scoring tables, pentathlon rules, many pictures of the lead- 
ing Y. M. C. A. athletes of the country, official Y. M. C. A. athletic 
rules, constitution and by-laws of the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A., all 
around indoor test, volley ball rules; illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 138-Official Croquet Guide 

Contains directions for playing, diagrams of important strokes, descrip- 
tion of grounds, instructions for the beginner, terms used in the game, 
and the official playing rules. Price 10 cents. 



No. I40-Wrestling • 

Catch as catch can style. By E. H. Hitchcock. M. D., of Cornell, and 
R. F. Nelligan, of Amherst College. The book contains nearly seventy 
illustrations of the different holds, photographed especially and so de- 
scribed that anybody who desires to become expert in wrestling can with 
little effort learn every one. Price 10 cents. 

No. 142-Physical Training Simplified 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known physical culture expert. Is a 
complete, thorough and practical book where the whole man is consid- 
ered— brain and body. By following the instructions no apparatus is 
required. The book is adapted for both sexes. The exercises comprise 
directions as follows: how to stand; how to sit; how to rest; breathing; 
exercises for the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, hips, knees, 
ankles; a word about the muscles; the arms and thighs; shoulders and 
chest; waist; sides; back and abdomen; bowing; bending; twisting; the 
liver squeezer, etc., etc. Fully illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 143 -Indian Clubs and 
Dumb-Bells 

Two of the most popular forms of home 
or gymnasium exercise. This book is 
written by America's amateur champion 
club swinger, J. H. Dougherty. It is 
clearly illustrated, by which any novice 
can become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 149- The Care of the Body 

A book that all who value health should read and follow its instruc- 
tions. By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well known lecturer and authority on 
physical culture. The subject is thoroughly treated, as a glance at the 
following small portion of the contents shows: An all-around athlete; 
muscular Christianity; eating; diet— various opinions; bill of fare for 
brain workers; bill of fare for muscle-makers; what to eat and drink; a 
simple diet; an opinion on brain food; why is food required? drinking wa- 
ter; nutrition— how food nourishes the body; a day's food, how used; 
constituents of a day's ration— beefsteak, potatoes bread, butter, water; 
germs of disease; etc. Price 10 cents. 

No. 154-Field Hockey 

To those in need of vigorous and health- 
ful out-of-doors exercise, this game is 
recommended highly. Its healthful at- 
tributes are manifold and the interest of 
player and spectator alike is kept active 
throughout the progress of the game. 
The game is prominent in the sports at 
Vassar, Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and 
other leading colleges. Price 10 cents. 





No. 156-The Athlete's Guide 

How to become an athlete. It contains 
full instructions for the beginner, telling 
how to sprint, hurdle, jump and throw 
weights, general hints on training; in fact, 
this book is one of the most complete on 
the subject that has ever appeared. 
Special chapters contain valuable advice 
to beginners and important A. A. U. rules 
and their explanations, while the pictures 
comprise many scenes showing champions in action. Price 10 cents. 




No. 157-How to Play Lawn 
Tennis 

A complete description of lawn tennis; 
a lesson for beginners and directions tel- 
ling how to make the most important 
strokes; styles and skill of the experts; the 
American twist service; how to build and 
keep a court. Illustrated from photographs 
of leading players in action. Price 10 cents. 



No. 158-lndoor and Outdoor Gymnastic Games 

Without question one of the best books of its kind ever published. 
Compiled by Prof. A. M. Chesley, the well-known Y. M. C. A. physical 
director. It is a book that will prove valuable to indoor and outdoor gym- 
nasiums, schools, outings and gatherings where there are a number to be 
amused. The games described comprise a list of 120, divided into several 
groups. Price 10 cents. 



No. t6l-Ten Minutes' Exer- 
cise for Busy Men 

By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, super- 
intendent of physical training in the New 
York public schools. Anyone who is look- 
ing for a concise and complete course of 
physical education at home would do well 
to procure a copy of this book. Ten 
minutes' work as directed is exercise any- 
one can follow. It already has had a large 
sale and has been highly commended by all who have followed its In- 
structions. Nearly 100 pages of illustrations and 100 of text. Price 10 cents. 





No. 162-How to Become a 
Boxer 

For many years books have been issued 
on the art of boxing, but it has remained 
for us to arrange a book that we think is 
sure to fill all demands. It contains over 
70 pages of illustrations showing all the 
latest blows, posed especially for this book 
under the supervision of one of the best 
instructors of boxing in the United States, 
who makes a specialty of teaching and 
who knows how to impart his knowledge. They are so arranged that 
anyone can easily become a proficient boxer. The book also contains 
pictures of all the well known boxers. A partial list of the 200 pages of 
the book include: A history of boxing; how to box; the correct position; 
the hands; clenching the fist; the art of gauging distance; the first 
principles of hitting; the elements of defence; feinting; knockout blows; 
the chin punch; the blow under the ear; the famous solar plexus knock- 
out; the heart blow; famous blows and their originators: Fitzsimmons' 
contribution; the McCoy corkscrew; the kidney punch; the liver punch; 
the science of boxing; proper position of hand and arm; left hook to 
face; hook to the jaw; how to deliver the solar plexus; correct delivery 
of a right uppercut; blocking a right swing and sending a right uppercut 
to chin; blocking a left swing and sending a left uppercut to chin; the 
sidestep; hints on training, diet and breathing; how to train; rules for 
boxing. Price 10 cents. 




No. 165-The Art of Fencing 

This is a new book by Regis and Louia 
Senac, of New York, famous instructors 
and leading authorities on the subject. 
Messrs. Senac give in detail how every 
move should be made, and tell it so clearly 
that anyone can follow the instructions. 
It is illustrated with sixty full page pic- 
tures, posed especially for this book. 
Price 10 cents. 




No. 166-How to Swing In- 
dian Clubs 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known 
exponent of physical culture. The most 
complete work on this special subject ever 
issued. By following the directions care- 
fully anyone can become an expert. Price 
10 cents. 




No. f67-Quoits 

By M. W. Deshong. The need of a book 
on this interesting game has been felt by 
many who wished to know the fine points 
and tricks used by the experts. Mr. 
Deshong explains them, with illustrations, 
so that a novice can readily understand. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. I70-Push Ball 

Played with an air-inflated ball 6 feet in diameter, weighing about 
50 pounds. A side consists of eleven men. This book contains the official 
rules and a sketch of the game; illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. I7l-Basket Ball for 
Women 

Edited by Miss Senda Berenson, of Smith 
College. Contains the rules for basket ball 
for women as adopted by the conference on 
physical training, held in June, 1899, at 
Springfield, Mass., and articles on the fol- 
lowing subjects: Psychological effects of 
basket ball for women, by Dr. Luther 
H. Gulick, superintendent of physical 
training in the schools of Greater New York; physiological effects of 
basket ball, by Theodore Hough, Ph. D.; significance of basket ball for 
women, by Senda Berenson; relative merit of the Y. M. C A. rules and 
women's rules, by Augusta Lane Patrick; practical side of basket ball, 
by Ellen Emerson, B. K., Agnes Childs, A. B., Fanny Garrison. A. B.; 
A Plea for Basket Ball, by Julie Ellsbee Sullivan, Teachers' College, 
New York; diagram of field, showing position of team; Illustrated with 
many pictures of basket ball teams. Price 10 cents. 




No. 174-Distance and Cross 
Country Running 

By George Orton, the famous University 
of Pennsylvania runner. Tells how to be- 
come proficient at the quarter, half, mile, 
the longer distances, and cross-country 
running and steeplechasing, with instruc- 
tions for training and schedules to be ob- 
served when preparing for a contest. 
Illustrated with numerous pictures of 

leading athletes in action, with comments by the editor on the good and 

bad points shown. Price 10 cents. 




No. 177-How to Swim 

By J. H. Sterrett, the leading authority 
on swimming in America. The instruc- 
tions will interest the expert as well as the 
novice; the illustrations were made from 
photographs especially posed, showing the 
swimmer in clear water; a valuable feature 
is the series of "land drill" exercises for 
the beginner, which is illustrated by many 
drawings. The contents comprise: A plea 
for education in swimming; swimming as an exercise and for develop- 
ment; land drill exercises; plain swimming; best methods of learning; 
the breast stroke; breathing; under-arm side stroke; scientific strokes— 
over-arm side stroke: double over-arm or "trudgeon" stroke: touch- 
ing_ and turning- training for racing; ornamental swimming; floating; 
diving; runn.np- header; back dive; diving feet foremost; the propeller; 
marching on the water; swimming on the back; amateur swimming 
rules; amateur plunging rules.. Price 10 cents. 





No. 178-Hovv to Train for 
Bicycling 

Gives methods of the best riders when 
training for long or short distance races; 
hints on training. Revised and up-to-date 
in every particular. Price 10 cents. 



No. 180-Ring Hockey 

I A new game for the gymnasium, invented by Dr. J. M. Vorhees of 
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, that has sprung into instant popularity ; aa 
exciting as basket ball. This book contains official rules. Price 10 cents. 



No. 182-AII-Around Athletics 

Gives in full the method of scoring the Ail-Around Championship, 
giving percentage tables showing what each man receives for each per- 
formance in each of the ten events. It contains as well instructive articles 
on how to train for the All- Around Championship. Illustrated with many 
pictures of champions in action and scenes at all-around meets. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 185-Health Hints 

A series of articles by Prof. E. B. Warman, the well known lecturer and 
authority on physical culture. Prof. Warman treats very interestingly 
of health influenced by insulation; health influenced by underwear; 
health influenced by color; exercise, who needs it? Price 10 cents. 



No. 187-How to Play Roller Polo 

Edited by J. C. Morse. A full description of the game ; official rules ; 
pictures of teams ; other articles of interest. Price 10 cents. 



No. 188-Lawn Hockey, Tether Tennis, Coif Cro- 
quet, Volley Ball, Hand Tennis, Garden Hockey, 
Parlor Hockey, Badminton 

Containing the rules for each game. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 189-Rules for Games 

Compiled by Jessie H. Bancroft, director of physical training, depart- 
ment of education. New York City. These games are intended for use 
at recesses, and all but the team games have been adapted to large 
classes. Suitable for children from three to eight years, and include a 
great variety, divided under the general heads of ball games, bean bag 
games, circle games, singing and miscellaneous games. Price 10 cents. 



No. 191-How to Punch the 
Bag 

By W. H. Rothwell ("Young Corbett"). 
champion featherweight of the world. 
This book is undoubtedly the best treatise 
on bag punching that has ever been 
printed. Every variety of blow used in 
training is shown and explained. The 
pictures comprise thirty-three full page 
reproductions of Young Corbett as he appears while at work in his train- 
ing quarters. The photographs were taken by our special artist and can- 
not be seen in any other publication than Spalding's Athletic Library No. 
191. Fancy bag punching is treated by a well known theatrical bag 
puncher, who shows the latest tricks. Price 10 cents. 




No. 193-How to Play Basket 
Ball 

By G. T. Hepbron, editor of the Oflicial 
Basket Ball Guide. Contains full instruc- 
tions for players, both for the «xpert and 
the novice, duties of officials, and specially 
posed full page pictures showing the cor- 
rect and incorrect methods of playing. 
The demand for a book of this character 
is fully satisfied in this publication, as 
many points are included which could not be incorporated in the annual 
publication of the Basket Ball Guide for want of room. Price 10 cents. 




No. 194-Racquets, Squash- 
Racquets and Court Tennis 

The need of an authoritative handbook 
at a popular price on these games is filled 
by this book. How to play each game is 
thoroughly explained, and all the difficult 
strokes shown by special photographs 
taken especially for this book. Contains 
the official rules for each game, with 
photographs of well known courts. Price 10 cents. 





No. 195— Official Roque Guide 

The official publication of the National 
Roque Association of America. Edited by 
Prof. Charles Jacobus, ex-champion. Con- 
tains a description of the courts and their 
construction, diagrams of the field, illustra- 
tions, rules and valuable information con- 
cerning the game of roque. Price 10 cents. 




No. 1 99-Equestrian Polo 
Guide 

Compiled by H. L. FitzPatrick of the 
New York Sun. Illustrated with portraits 
of leading players and contains most useful 
information for polo players in relation to 
playing the game, choosing of equipment 
and mounts; contains the official rules and 
handicaps of the National Association. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 200-Dumb-Bells 

■ This is undoubtedly the best work on 
dumb-bells that has ever been offered. 
The author, Mr. G. Bojus, of New York 
City, was formerly superintendent of phy- 
sical culture in the Elizabeth (N.J.) public 
schools, instructor at Columbia University, 
instructor for four years at the Columbia 
summer school, and is now proprietor of the 
Liberty Street Gymnasium, at 121 Liberty 
Street, New York City. The book contains 200 photographs of all the 
various exercises, with the instructions in large, readable type. It should 
be in the hands of every teacher and pupil of physical culture, and is in- 
valuable for home exercise as well. Price 10 cents. 




No. 201-Lacrosse-From Candidate to Team 

By William C. Schmeisser, captain Johns Hopkins University champion 
intercollegiate lacrosse team of 1902 ; edited by Ronald T. Abercrombie, 
ex-captain and coach of Johns Hopkins University lacrosse team, 1900-1904. 
Every position is thoroughly e.xplained in a most simple and concise man- 
ner, rendering it the best manual of the game ever published. Illustrated 
with numerous snapshots of important plays. Price 10 cents. 




No. 202-How to Play Base 
Ball 

Edited by T. H. Murnane. New and re- 
vised edition. Contents: How to become a 
batter, by Napoleon Lajoie, James Collins, 
Hugh Jennings and Jesse Tannehill; how 
to run the bases, by Jack Doyle and Frank 
L. Chance; advice to base runners, by 
James E. Sullivan, Secretary-Treasurer 
A.A.U.; how to become a good pitcher, 
by Cy Youngr, "Rube" Waddell and Bert Cunningham; on curve pitchinc, 
by Cy Young, James J. Callahan, Frank Donahue, Vic Willis, William 
Dineen and Charley Nichols; how to become a good catcher, by Eddie 
Phelps, William Sullivan and M. J. Kittridge; how to play first base, by 
Hugh Jennings; how to play second base, by Napoleon Lajoie and William 
Gleason; how to play third base, by James Collins and Lave Cross; how 
to play shortstop, by Herman Long; how to play the infield, by Charles 
A. Comiskey; how to play the outfield, by Fred Clarke; the earmarks 
of a ball pla.yer, by John J. McGraw; good advice for players; how to 
organize a team; how to manage a team; how to score a game; how to 
umpire a game; base ball rules interpreted for boys. Price 10 cents. 



No. 204-Official Intercollegiate A. A. A. Handbook 

Contains constitution, by-laws, laws of 
athletics, and rules to govern the award- 
ing of the championship cup of the In- 
tercollegiate Athletic Association of 
Amateur Athletes of America, the govern- 
ing body in college athletics. Contains 
official intercollegiate records from 1876 
to 1904, with the winner's name and time 
in each event, list of points won by each 
college, and list of officers of the associa- 
tion from 1889 to 1904, inclusive. To any- 
one interested the book is invaluable as a record. Price 10 cents. 




No. 205-OfTlcial Handbook of the Public Schools 
Athletic League 

This is the official handbook of the Public Schools Athletic League, 
which embraces all the public schools of Greater New York. It contains 
the official rules that govern all the contests of the league, and consti- 
tution, by-laws and officers. Edited by Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, super- 
intendent of physical education in the New York public schools, and 
Wm. C. J. Kelly, secretary of the league. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 206-How to Play Coif 

No golfer should miss having a copy of 
this golf guide. Harry Vardon tells how 
to play game, with life-like illustrations 
showing the different strokes. The book 
also contains the revised official rules, offi- 
cial records, as well as pictures of many 
important players, and a directory giving 
name, address, membership and length of 
golf course of clubs in the United States. 
Price 10 cents. 




No. 207-Bowling on the 
Creen; or. Lawn Bowls 

How to construct a green; necessary equip- 
ment; how to play the game, and the offi- 
cial rules as promulgated by the Scottish 
Bowling Association. Edited by Mr. Jamea 
W. Greig. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 208-Physical Education and Hygiene 

This is the fifth of the Physical Training series, by Prof. E. B. Warman 
(see Nos. 142, 149, 166 and 185). and a glance at the contents will show the 
variety of subjects : Chapter I— Basic principles; longevity. Chapter II 
—Hints on eating ; food values ; the uses of salt. Chapter III— Medicinal 
value of certain foods. Chapter IV— The efficacy of sugar ; sugar, food 
for muscular work ; eating for strength and endurance ; fish as brain 
food; food for the children. Chapter V— Digestibility ; bread; appen- 
dicitis due to flour. Chapter VI— Hints on drinking— Water, milk, butter- 
milk, tea, coffee ; how to remain young. Chapter VII— Hints on bathing ; 
cold. hot. warm, tepid, salt, sun, air, Russian, Turkish, cabinet. Chapter 
VIII — Hints on breathing; breathlessness, heart strain, second wind, 
yawning, the art of yogi. Price 10 cents. 

No. 209-How to Become a Skater 

Contains advice for beginners; how to become a figure skater thor- 
oughly explained, with many diagrams showing how to do all the 
different tricks of the best figure skaters, including the Mohawk, with 
all its variations; Q's, forward and backward, inside and outside; the 
crosscuts, including the difficult Swedish style; inside and outside 
spins; the grapevine, with its numerous branches, and many other styles, 
which will be comparatively simple to any one who follows the directions 
given. Profusely illustrated with pictures of prominent skaters and 
numerous diagrams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 210-How to Play Foot Ball 

Edited by Walter Camp. The contents embrace everything that a 
beginner wants to know and many points that an expert will be glad 
to learn. The pictures are made from snapshots of leading teams and in- 
dividual players in action, with comments by Walter Camp. Price 10 cents. 

No. 211 -Spalding's Official 

Foot Ball Guide 

Edited by Walter Camp. Contains the 
new rules, with diagram of field as newly 
arranged; special chapters on the game, 
foot ball for the spectator. All- America 
teams, as selected by leading authorities ; 
Middle West, Southern, Canadian foot 
ball, records, and pictures of all the prom- 
inent teams, embracing nearly 3,000 
players. Price 10 cents. 

No. 212-Ofllcial Basket Ball 
Guide 

Edited by George T. Hepbron. Contains 
the revised official rules, decisions on dis- 
puted points, records of prominent teams, 
reports on the game from various parts 
of the country, and pictures of hundreds 
of players. The standard basket ball an- 
nual of the country. Price 10 cents. 





No. 213-285 Health Answers 

Contents: Necessity for exercise in the summer; three rules for bicy- 
cling; when going up-hill; sitting out on summer nights ventilating a 
bedroom; ventilating a house; how to obtain pure air. bathing salt 
water baths at home; a substitute for ice water; drinking ice water; to 
cure insomnia; asleep in two minutes; for those who ride wheels; summer 
outdoor exercise; profuse perspiration; danger of checking perspiration; 
dress, hot weather, etc., etc. Price 10 cents. 

No. 214-Craded Calisthenics and Dumb-Bell 
Drills 

By Albert B. Wegener, Physical Director Y. M. C. A., Rochester, N. Y. 
Ever since graded apparatus work has been used in gymnastics, the ne- 
cessity of having a mass drill that would harmonize with it has been felt. 
For years it has been the established custom in most gymnasiums of 
memorizing a set drill, never varied from one year's end to the other. 
Consequently the beginner was given the same kind and amount as the 
older member. With a view to giving uniformity the present treatise is 
attempted. Price 10 cents 

No. 2i5-lndoor Base Bali 

America's national game is now vieing ■with other indoor games as a 
winter pastime. This book contains the playing rules, pictures of leading 
teams, and interesting articles on the game. Price 10 cents. 

No. 216-How to Become a Bowler 

By S. Karpf, Secretary of the American Bowling Congress, and or* 
of the best posted men on bowling in America. Contents: History of the 
sport; diagrams of effective deliveries; how to bowl; a few hints to be- 
ginners; American Bowling Congress; the national championships; how 
to build an alley; how to score; spares— how they are made. Rules for 
cocked hat, cocked hat and feather, quintet, battle game, nine up and 
nine down, head pin and four back, ten pins— head pin out, five back, the 
Newport game, ten pin head pin game, duckpin game, head pin game, 
Dayton candle (rubber neck) pin game. New England candle pin game. 
Illustrated with portraits of all the prominent bowlers. Price 10 cents. 

No. 217-Ofncial Athletic Al- 
manac 

Compiled by J. E.Sullivan, Chief Depart- 
ment Physical Culture, Louisiana Purchase 
Exposition, and Director Olympic Games, 
1904. The only annual publication now 
issued that contains a complete list of 
amateur best-on-records; complete inter- 
collegiate records; complete English re- 
cords from 1866; swimming records; inter- 
- i,„i„^+:-. ^^^r.y^<=- Tn'sh Rpotchand Australasian records; reports of 
feSeathfetic^eets skating records; important athletic events and 
nuter^ous%'otosTindivTdual!thletes and leading -thJl^- t-m- Th^ 
vear's issue is a special Olymp c Games number and contains the only lull 
Account ofX'o&ic cS^es of 1904,.and a rev ew of Anthropological 
Davs at the World's Fair stadium, being the first time on recora wnere 
Stic eventTwere contested in which savages were the exclusive par- 
ticinants thus forming the first authoritative basis for a comparison 
&een the abiliti^of the civilized athlete and the savage. Price 10 cents. 




No. 218-106 Hockey and Ice Polo 

Written by the most famous player in Canada, A. Farrell, of the 
Shamrock hockey team of Montreal. It contains a complete description 
of the game, its origin, points of a good player, and an instructive ar- 
ticle on how ^ame is played, with diagrams and official rules. Illus- 
trated with pictures of leading teams. Price 10 cents. 



No. 219-Base Ball Percen- 
tage Book 

To supply a demand for a book which 
would show the percentage of clubs with- 
out recourse to the arduous work of figur- 
ing, the publishers of Spalding's Athletic 
Library have had Mr. John B. Foster, 
Sporting Editor of the New York Evening: 
Telegram, compile a book which answers 
every requirement, and which has met 

with the greatest praise for its accuracy and simplicity. No follower of 

the game can afford to be without it. Price 10 cents. 





No. 220-Offlcial Base Ball 
Guide 

Edited by Henry Chadwick, the "Father 
of Base Ball," the official publication of 
base ball. It contains a complete record 
of all leagues in America, pictures of 
teams, official rules and reviews of the 
game. The standard base ball annual of 
the country. Price 10 cents. 




No. 221-Spalding's Lawn 
Tennis Annual 

Contains official statistics, photographs 
of leading players, special articles on the 
game, review of important tournaments, 
official rules, handicapping rules and tab- 
les; list of fixtures for the current year and 
other valuable information. Price 10 cents. 




No. 222-Spalding's Official 
Cricket Guide 

Edited by Jerome Flannery. The most 
complete year book of the game that has 
ever been published in America. It con- 
tains all the records of the previous year, 
reports of special matches, official rules 
and pictures of all the leading teams and 
individual players. Price 10 cents. 



An Encyclopedia of Base Ball 

Attention is called to the following ten numbers of Spalding's Athletic 
Library, embracing the greatest collection of books of instruction for 
playing the various positions in the game that has ever been published. 
These books are entirely nevf and up-to-date, and contain the latest 
methods of play, as only last season's star players were consulted in their 
compilation. Each number is complete in itself and is profusely illus- 
trated. Be sure and ask for Spalding's Athletic Library. Price 10 cents 
for each book. For detailed description see following numbers; 



No. 223-How to Bat 

The most important part of ball playing 
nowadays, outside of pitching, is batting. 
The team that can bat and has some good 
pitchers can win base ball games ; there- 
fore, every boy and young man who has, of 
course, already learned to catch, should 
turn his attention to this department of the 
game, and there is no better way of becom- 
ing proficient than by reading this book and 
then constantly practising the little tricks explained therein. It is full of 
good advice to batsmen, and many good batters will be surprised to find 
contained in it so many points of which they were unaware. Edited by 
Jesse F. Matteson of the Chicago American, and profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 





No. 224-How to 
Outfield. 



Play the 



Compiled especially for the young player 
who would become an expert. The best 
book on playing the outfield that has ever 
been published. There are just as many 
tricks to be learned, before a player can 
be a competent fielder, as there are in any 
other position on a nine, and this book ex- 
plains them all. Illustrated with numerous 
page pictures of leading outfielders. Price 10 cents. 



No. 225-How to Play First Base 

No other position on a ball team has 
shown such a change for the better in 
recent years as first base. Modifications in 
line with the betterment of the sport in 
every department have been made at inter- 
vals, but in no other department have they 
been so radical. No boy who plays the 
initial sack can afford to overlook the poiwts 
and hints contained in this book. Entirely 
new and up to date. Illustrated with full 
page pictures of all the prominent first basemen. Price 10 cents. 




No. 226-How to Play Second Base 

There are so few men who can cover 
second base to perfection that their names 
can easily be called off by anyone who fol- 
lows the game of base ball. Team owners 
who possess such players would not part 
with them for thousands of dollars. These 
men have been interviewed and their ideas 
incorporated in this book for the especial 
benefit of boys who want to know the fine 
points of play at this point of the diamond. 
Illustrated with full page pictures. Edited 
by J. E. Wray, sporting editor Globe-Democrat, St. Louis. Price 10 cents. 




No. 227-How to Play Third Base 

Third base is. in some respects, the most 
important of the infield. No major league 
team has ever won a pennant without a 
great third baseman. Collins of the Boston 
Americans and Leach of Pittsburg are two 
of the greatest third basemen the game 
has ever seen, and their teams owe much 
of the credit for pennants they have won 
to them. These men in this book describe 
just how they play the position. Every- 
thing a player should know is clearly set 

forth and any boy will surely increase his chances of success by a careful 

reading of this book. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 228-How to Play Short- 
stop 

Shortstop is one of the hardest positions 
on the infield to fill, and quick thought and 
quick action are necessary for a player 
who expects to make good as a shortstop. 
The views of every well known player who 
covers this position have been sought in 
compiling this book, and it is offered as be- 
ing the most complete book of its class ever 

produced. The boy who would excel at short needs to study it thoroughly. 

Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 229-How to Catch 

Undoubtedly the best book on catching: 
that has yet been published. Every boy 
who has hopes of being a clever catcher 
should read how well known players cover 
their position. Among the more noted 
ones who describe their methods of play in 
this book are Lou Criger of the Boston 
Americans, Johnnie Kling of the Chicago 
Nationals and Jack O'Connor of the St. 

Louis Browns. The numerous pictures in the book comprise those of all 

the noted catchers in the big leagues. Price 10 cents. 





No. 230-How to Pitch 

A new, up-to-date book. Published for 
the first time this year. No boy can afford 
to be without a copy of it. Edited by John 
B. Foster of the Evening Telegram (New 
York). The object of this book is to aid 
the beginners who aspire to become clever 
twirlers, and its contents are the practical 
teaching of men who have reached the top 
as pitchers, and who have had experience, 
both as members of the best clubs playing 
base ball and as contenders against teams 
that have enjoyed national reputations. Cy Young, the famous Boston 
American pitcher, whose steadiness in the box is proverbial, gives advice 
on control of the ball and tells what a boy should do to obtain it; Sam 
Leever of the Pittsburgs shows how to pitch the outcurve; William Di- 
neen of the Boston Americans tells how to pitch an inshoot; Thomas 
Hughes gives hints on pitching the drop; Joe McGinnity, the "iron man," 
of the New York Nationals, explains how he uses his successful raise 
ball and his famous "cross fire"; Christy Mathewson, the pride of the 
New York Polo Grounds, discusses the body swing; Frank Hafm, who is 
left-handed, has something of interest to those who use that member; 
John J. McGraw, New York Giants' brilliant manager, discourses on the 
pitcher as a fielder, and as he started in his base ball career as a twirler, 
his advice has grounds for attention; Al Orth, the "curveless wonder,'' 
tells how to make a batter do what you want him to do; John Powell ex- 
plains how to act when runners are on bases; Charley Nichols, the former 
pitcher of the Boston Nationals and now manager of the St. Louis Na- 
tionals, describes the jump ball; Frank Sparks treats of change of pace, 
and Jack Chesbro, the star of the New York Americans' pitching corps, 
describes at length the "spit" ball, of which he is so famous an exponent. 
The book is profusely illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 231-How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; 
How to Manage a Team; How to Umpire: How 
to Organize a League. 

A useful guide to all who are interested 
in the above subjects. Jimmy Collins, 
manager-captain of the Boston Americans, 
writes on coaching; M. J. Kelly of the St. 
Paul champions, on captaining; Al Buck- 
enberger of the Boston Nationals, on 
managing; Frank Dwyer of the American 
League staff, on umpiring; Fred Lake on 
minor leagues, and the editor of the book, 
T. H. Murnane, President of the New 
England League, on how to organize a league. Price 10 cents. 

No. 232-How to Run the Bases 

The importance of base running as a 
scientific feature of the national game is 
becoming more and more recognized each 
year. Besides being spectacular, feats of 
base stealing nearly always figure in the 
winning of a game. Many a close contest 
i s decided on the winning of that little strip 
of 90 feet which lies between cushions. 
When hits are few and the enemy's pitchers 
steady, it becomes incumbent on the op- 
posing team to get around the bases in 
some manner. Effective stealing not only increases the effectiveness of 





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the team by advancing its runners without wasting hits, but it serves 
to materially disconcert the enemy and frequently has caused an entire 
opposing club to temporarily lose its poise and throw away the game. 
This book gives clear and concise directions for excelling as a base runner; 
tells when to run and when not to do so ; how and when to slide ; team 
work on the bases ; in fact, every point of the game is thoroughly ex- 
plained. In addition such clever men as Harry Bay, the fleet footed 
Clevelander; Prank Chance, Bill Dahlen and Hans Wagner describe their 
methods of action. Illustrated with pictures of leading players. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 233-Jiu Jitsu 

A complete description of this famous Japanese system of self-defence. 
Each move thoroughly explained and illustrated with numerous full page 
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exponents of the JiU Jitsu in America, who posed especially for thia 
book. Be sure and ask for the Spalding Athletic Library book on Jiu 
Jitsu. Price 10 cents. 



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